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Archdiocesan ministry to youth gains oversight
Two experienced archdiocesan staff -- Father Stephen DeLacy and Ann Menna -- will help strengthen the connection of Anthem to parishes, Archbishop Perez announced May 1.
Parish ministers, NDS staff risk lives to feed the burgeoning poor
The line of food recipients stretches around the block at St. Joan of Arc Church in Philadelphia, where a Catholic/civic partnership is meeting a fast-rising need: from 70 boxed meals early this month to 975 boxes, twice a week.
Pandemic complicates struggle to rebuild life after domestic violence
Isolation and the "digital divide" can make recovery from abuse amid the coronavirus difficult, but staff with archdiocesan Catholic Social Services are keeping victims "safe and connected."
La Salle’s student-led projects help in virus research, 3D printing
Bright, tech-minded students at the Catholic high school in Wnydmoor are offering unused computing power to research coronavirus treatments, while 3D printers are making respirators for donation.
Radio ‘corona diaries’ document stories of pandemic
A project of Neumann University's radio station invites anyone, locally or across the world, to tell their stories of life during COVID-19 and learn from other people's sorrows and joys.
New video series looks at ancient plagues, today’s coronavirus
Amid the modern-day plague of COVID-19, Philadelphia priest Father Matt Guckin is reflecting on the 10 biblical plagues of ancient Egypt through a 10-day series of 10-minute video conferences.
Congratulations to Philadelphia priest jubilarians of 2020
Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination this year. See our list of 24 priests.
Deacon takes addiction recovery retreat online during pandemic
Deacon Dan Giblin, a recovery specialist, of St. Ann Parish in Phoenixville hosted a three-day virtual retreat to help attendees hold fast to their sobriety. In-person meetings have been curtailed as alcohol sales surge.
The young shop for elders to keep them safe from virus
A Penn State freshman and his friends from the Philadelphia area launched Shop4Seniors to buy and deliver items with no extra charge for seniors at risk of contracting coronavirus.
Archdiocese plans for renewal of parish life after pandemic
A post-pandemic task force has launched the Arise initiative to bring people together into active, in-person participation in Masses and parish activities after months of social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.