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Rice Bowl needs $200K to feed rising numbers of hungry here, overseas
The annual Lenten drive took a major hit due to COVID-19, but organizers are hoping to cover the gap by August to stock archdiocesan food pantries amid soaring local demand.
Father Chuck’s Challenge begins to feed Haiti’s poor in pandemic
While the charity begun 13 years ago in the name of Philadelphia priest Father Chuck Pfeffer primarily builds houses for the poorest of the poor, it is now helping to feed those affected by COVID-19.
Mass at football field scores touchdown with parishioners
St. Matthew Parish in Conshohocken has been bringing an outdoor Eucharist to faithful still wary of in-person worship, and attendance has more than tripled.
Archbishop learns what’s on minds of Chester County young adults
Meeting with young adults was on Archbishop Nelson Perez's agenda in February, but then the coronavirus hit. The gathering with prayer and conversation took place July 8 at St. Agnes, West Chester.
Faith blossoms among the flowers at Montco parish
Across a 37-acre campus, parishioners at St. Helena in Blue Bell have built dozens of shrine gardens, which offer sanctuary and serenity amid a troubled world.
Priest’s calls makes difference for St. Laurence parishioners
Personal contacts from Father Jeffrey Rott to parishioners supported them during the pandemic, which has helped the Delaware County parish weather the turmoil.
Clergy assignment announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced the additional assignment to the educational apostolate for one priest of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
With creativity, Pottstown parish handling COVID crisis just fine
At St. Aloysius Parish, weekly offerings were close to normal, virtual Mass attendance was stronger than in-person and the school projects a higher enrollment for the fall.
Archdiocesan seniors earn more than $412 million in scholarships
Graduates of the 17 archdiocesan high schools -- described by Archbishop Nelson Perez as "a smart crowd" -- netted a record-breaking total of financial aid from an array of schools and universities.
Prudence, prayer needed to handle COVID’s financial fallout, says local expert
Whether you're working extra hours or none at all due to the pandemic, now is the time to apply faith to your finances, says business leader and St. Norbert parishioner Guy Ciarrocchi.