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Seniors eat their veggies, fruit thanks to archdiocesan partnership
Some 250 older adults served by Catholic Housing and Community Services recently enjoyed fresh produce boxes from Giordano's Garden Groceries, which stocks Philly's best restaurants.
Quo Vadis retreat shows discernment transcends pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions precluded a typical summer camp for the 12th annual retreat for young men discerning a call to the priesthood, so the 32 men enjoyed a mostly virtual experience.
Persons with disabilities gather online for prayer with archbishop
A deacon and his family led the June 30 gathering that provided a way for the community to connect and pray with one another. Many cannot attend Mass due to underlying health issues.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Perez announced several clerical assignment changes for priests and deacons in ministry in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, effective July 8.
Black, white parishioners forge model for racial healing
About 120 faithful and clergy from St. Martin de Porres and St. John Chrysostom parishes met in a June 29 virtual town hall to learn what keeps racial and ethnic groups apart.
Destroying Serra statues sign of ‘woundedness,’ confusion, says Phila. priest
Controversial missionary St. Junipero Serra was a man of his time who evangelized indigenous people as best he could, according to Serra researcher Father Matthew Guckin.
Food relief drive for local families needs a ton of help
With hunger and unemployment made worse by COVID, Nutritional Development Services is 2,000 pounds short of its goal for nonperishable items. It's not too late to donate.
Connelly Foundation steps in to COVID response with grants
Every organization has been affected by the pandemic, and the local nonprofit is helping numerous groups continue operating with $3 million in grants since March 26.
Catholic education, also at risk from COVID, getting help
Faith in the Future Foundation, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Foundation for Catholic Education and BLOCS will aid struggling school families through the Tuition Assistance Campaign.
Two Chester County Catholic schools won’t reopen in fall
Sacred Heart School in Oxford and St. Cornelius School in Chadds Ford have closed because of enrollment dwindling to a point that the schools could not be sustained.