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New archbishop faces headwinds and hope on immigration
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez will lead an archdiocese where immigrants make up between 10-15% of the population. From local to global levels, migration will remain a key issue for years to come.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Changes of assignment for four archdiocesan priests and two permanent deacons were announced Feb. 14.
In person or on screen, Catholics invited to pray with new archbishop
Preparations for the installation Mass next Tuesday of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as the new archbishop of Philadelphia are in full swing. Everyone is invited to take part prayerfully in the unique liturgy.
Hispanic Catholics welcome one of their own as shepherd
As the more than 82,000 Spanish-language faithful in the archdiocese prepare to welcome Archbishop Nelson Perez, they're also eager to reach a new generation while preserving their distinct cultures.
Local Nigerian Catholics stunned by new travel ban
A Jan. 31 expansion of the Trump Administration's visa restrictions now prevents residents of the African nation from immigrating to the U.S., where they are currently one of the most highly educated ethnic groups.
Love is in the South Philly air at St. Monica Parish
Married couples and those engaged to be married received a special Valentine's Day blessing at a Mass Saturday, Feb. 8 at the parish. At a reception afterward the couples shared their wisdom of faithful, committed love.
Parish’s beer-tasting event taps love for brews, new friends
At the first-ever “What Would Jesus Brew?” event at Resurrection Parish in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night, Feb. 7, the pastor and deacon taught how craft beers, prayer and fun can spread a warm welcome for all.
Concert raises funds, hope for nuns after earthquake
A Feb. 12 show in Philadelphia will help rebuilding efforts for the Dominican Sisters of Fatima, whose convent was badly damaged by two major earthquakes that rocked Puerto Rico in January.
Catholic young adults befriend, Transfigure their parishes
Some 90 members from St. Andrew Parish in Newtown and across Bucks County and New Jersey are finding the personal connections they seek beyond Sunday Mass. And they're breathing new life into parishes.
Abuse victim advocates, laity suffer from ‘vicarious trauma’
The damage from the clergy sex abuse crisis extends to loved ones, support professionals and all the faithful, say Catholic experts. The wounds are often hidden, but healing is possible, even from within the church.