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$1.5 mil grant helps Father Judge expand welding, academics
The grant of the Pennsylvania State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to the Friends of Father Judge High School is helping students of the Northeast Philadelphia school get to work after graduation.
A good trade: Welding is solid fit for Father Judge students
The 46 sophomores enrolled in a three-year course at the Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school are excited to come to school -- some traveling far to do it -- and learn a valuable skilled trade.
Students show they know their faith at religion bee
Schools host geography bees, spelling bees and science fairs, but local Catholic school officials wanted a religion bee too. One student winner emerged March 2 from a competition among 44 Catholic schools.
Conspiracy theories, truth and the power of a story
Popular speculation about a secret war among U.S. political elites reveals more about the Americans following it than a supposed government cover-up, according to a Villanova University researcher.
Once homeless, Ms. Pennsylvania helps men’s shelter
As a child, Nikki Johnson-Huston had slept on the street. On March 4, the lawyer and pageant winner presented a check to St. John's Hospice, an archdiocesan ministry for men trying to rebuild their lives.
Archdiocese calls for protection against coronavirus at Mass
Washing hands, skipping the sign of peace, omitting Communion from the chalice and refreshing holy water fonts can help prevent the potential spread of the disease, say new guidelines.
Here’s how to share food with the hungry during Lent
In a season of giving up food and giving it, Nutritional Development Services is running canned good campaigns, online drives and CRS Rice Bowl as ways to offer hope and "a place at the table" for others.
Canada’s safe injection sites show flawed model for Phila.
Vancouver-based Insite, the model for Philadelphia's supervised drug consumption room, has provided “clinical treatment" in just over 1% of the 3.6 million visits it has seen since 2003.
South Philly faithful raise voices against drug injection site
Catholic parishioners were among 2,000 participants at a March 1 rally to protest Philadelphia's plans to open a supervised drug consumption room. They called for better treatment and health insurance.
Parishes offering full slate of Lenten programs
Catholics seeking a “full conversion of heart" this Lent will find numerous spiritual and educational events scheduled in the six weeks of the season at archdiocesan parishes. See our selections near you.