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Trinity a source of healing amid COVID, racism, says Archbishop Perez
At his first public Masses in more than 11 weeks, Archbishop Nelson Perez said "God in his innermost being is a family" who heals the wounds of disaster and division.
Archbishop calls young people protesting racism ‘great signs of hope’
At the cathedral June 5 Archbishop Nelson Perez lauded the massive protests over the killing of George Floyd, and explained the resumption of public Masses.
Tool helps parishioners assess how parish aids their faith journey
Eighty archdiocesan parishes representing 17,000 Catholics have used the Disciple Maker Index to provide parish leaders with valuable data and form pastoral plans.
At St. Anselm School, learning and fundraising succeed online
The Catholic school in Northeast Philadelphia, like many others, relies on fundraisers for support. A virtual dance party in May raised $40,000, far above the hoped-for $15,000.
Catholic Social Services gets $150K grant from Connelly Foundation
Programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, dependent youth and hungry people in the region each received $50,000 in the grant from the local foundation.
New videos guide faithful back to the pews for Mass
As parishioners return to in-person liturgies, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has released several clips featuring guidelines, testimonials and a special "welcome home" from Archbishop Nelson Perez.
Archbishop Perez joins local faith leaders in marking Floyd death
During a June 4 virtual prayer vigil sponsored by the City of Philadelphia, the archbishop mourned the loss of life to racism, adding that it is time to "breathe the breath of hope" that such evil can be eradicated.
As public Mass resumes, liturgical music makes a slow comeback
Large choirs won't be singing in area parishes for some time, but archdiocesan directives offer a chance to better appreciate the human voice as an instrument of divine praise.
Outreaches reopen after protest closures
Several archdiocesan agencies were forced to shut their doors due to ongoing civil unrest in the city on Monday, but critically needed food distribution has largely resumed.
Black Catholics urge prayer, change after Floyd killing and riots
The killing of George Floyd and the protests it has sparked require "a new Pentecost, because this is not who we are,” said a Philadelphia priest. Americans must overcome racism and "see each other as fellow human beings."