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Without daily Mass, Catholics rediscover meaning of sacrifice
The suspension of public liturgies due to the coronavirus pandemic has led many to reflect on the gift of the Eucharist, and the sufferings of those who are often unable to receive it.
Emergency fund helps restock food pantries during pandemic
With some archdiocesan outreach ministries seeing a 100% increase in clients, the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia is working to get supplies back on the shelves and into families' cupboards.
Devotion in Rosemont chapel brings art, prayer to tragedy of sex abuse
Parishioners at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Montgomery County joined their prayers to the sufferings of sexual abuse survivors and the sufferings of Christ through a special variation on the stations of the cross.
As public Masses cease, faithful move devotions online
With public Masses suspended in parishes due to the coronavirus, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are using digital tools such as livestreamed video to sustain their faith.
Praying remotely doesn’t mean we’re distanced from Christ
Catholics in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are starting their day with prayer together without venturing into a church, thanks to one city parish.
Ministries getting food, diapers to families during pandemic
Staff at archdiocesan social service agencies are seeing a "100% increase" in demand and a ripple effect of needs due to the coronavirus. See our list of 23 food cupboards in the region and their hours of operation.
Unity of Mass comes to Spanish-speaking Catholics at home
For 11 years in Philadelphia the Misa Televisada has been broadcast in Spanish on Univision, but a proposed fee hike placed the Mass in jeopardy. But it remains on the air because it truly is a public service.
Rosary Rally for vocations still on, going all-digital, March 25
A major push to promote vocations to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia next week is moving forward, even amidst the unexpected disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
PREP continues with online support, despite virus
Parish Religious Education Programs in the archdiocese are taking new measures to ensure students continue in their catechetical formation at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Local Knights of Columbus cancel meetings, ramp up prayers
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Catholic fraternal organization strongly recommends that its member councils suspend all meetings until the coronavirus has ebbed -- and to “pray for those who are really suffering."