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Father James Kelly Celebrates 75 Years of Priesthood, 100 Years of Life at Mass
“I’m just thankful,” the pastor emeritus of St. Pius X Parish in Broomall said as celebrated Mass at the church June 1, and sharing his gratitude to so many, especially to God.
Pope Appoints Bishop Mark Eckman as New Shepherd of Pittsburgh Diocese
Auxiliary bishop and longtime parish priest to succeed Bishop David Zubik, who retires after more than 20 years of service to Pittsburgh’s faithful.
How Are You Hearing the Word? St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Wants to Know
The Catholic Preaching Institute at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is seeking feedback on its weekly Gospel reflection series aimed at strengthening the preaching of priests and deacons.
Leaders in Media, Church Share How They Tell Stories of Hope
The Cardinal Foley Symposium hosted a panel of powerful speakers May 22 to discuss World Communications Day and honor Fran Maier with its annual top award.
CRS Urges U.S. Funding to Resume for At Risk Children, Families Abroad
The federal government has ceased funding for critical overseas programs that serve people facing starvation. Catholic Relief Services is asking Americans to contact Congress and urge continued funding for these lifesaving programs.
‘Queridos’ Art Exhibit Pens Cuban-American’s Love Letter to Phila.
Artist and educator Anita Guerra and her family escaped the Castro regime as refugees in 1961. They found miracles in the form of hope and care through the Catholic Church of Philadelphia.
ADROP: A Trinity of Healing the Incarcerated, Ex-Incarcerated And Loved Ones
The Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor, also known as ADROP, offers incarcerated men and women a path to healing, transformation, and God’s mercy through its work in criminal justice accompaniment and reform.
God’s Presence in a Whiffleball Game? In Challenger League, Believe It
One family's passion to serve has turned into a quarter-century of bringing joy to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities each week in the spring. In this league, everybody’s an MVP.
Annie’s Home Begins New Ministry to Empower Pregnant Women in Crisis
The Northeast Philadelphia residential program not only offers housing and basic needs, but education and empowerment for young mothers.
Graduation Dates Announced for 15 Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools
Graduation season is underway—here’s when Catholic high schools across the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold their Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises.