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Task force works to re-envision youth ministry in archdiocese
Local and national leaders in ministry to young people will propose a new vision for the Office for Youth and Young Adults, also known as Anthem, to Archbishop Nelson Perez by Aug. 1.
Ministry continues in areas engulfed in city’s riots
As civil unrest spread in the wake of the George Floyd killing, several clergy and religious found themselves close to the weekend's violence that represents "a deeply spiritual matter."
Archbishop Perez leads online Hispanic youth retreat
Sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics, the May 30 Facebook Live event will also feature Lucia and Ricardo Luzondo of EWTN and Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman.
Parishes hear guidance to welcome faithful back to Mass
More than 3,000 people joined a May 27 webinar of the Philadelphia Archdiocese to learn of health precautions, church occupancy and liturgical norms as parishes resume public Masses next week.
Pentecost vigil celebrations set for Saturday night
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is sponsoring a virtual celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, May 30, with a streaming conference and Mass.
Efforts to build ‘culture of vocations’ succeeding online
The archdiocesan Vocation Office's online rosary rally in March had 10 times the expected viewers. This summer's Quo Vadis camp is one of several programs helping men discern God's call virtually.
Parishioners look forward to public Masses with joy, anxiety
CatholicPhilly.com spoke with dozens of local Catholics in city and suburbs, and heard voices of eager anticipation of the return of public Masses June 6-7, along with apprehension for its effects on health.
Paoli parish’s volunteers put in hard work to feed the needy
St. Norbert Parish's Food Procurement Program has tripled the number of families it supports through weekly distribution of food at the church, thanks to team of creative parishioners.
St. Rita Shrine marks feast day with nationally televised Mass
EWTN, the global Catholic programming network, televised the May 22 Mass from the South Philadelphia shrine, celebrated by Archbishop Perez. St. Rita's life "is a reminder that with God, all things are possible,” said the priest homilist.
Catholic singles find each other despite COVID
A speed dating service that's helped some 30 couples to the altar so far moved online during the pandemic, keeping participants connected to each other and to God.