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Half of Catholics attending Mass 28 years ago no longer do, figures show
CatholicPhilly.com analyzes the long-term trend of declining attendance at Mass in the Philadelphia Archdiocese since 1990, accelerated by the sexual abuse crisis and parish mergers in recent years.
Where does major push to evangelize the young begin? With a party
Anthem is hosting a celebration next month for Archbishop Chaput's 75th birthday, with an after party, all in hopes of attracting young adults. That effort is part of a broad leadership training and outreach.
Addiction ministry centers on the power of the Eucharist
While belief in the Real Presence has declined sharply among American Catholics, the Calix Society focuses on "the source and summit" of the faith as part of its recently expanded efforts to combat substance abuse.
Abbey Fest set to draw 5,000 for 6th annual concert, fun day
The festival featuring top Christian bands, Catholic prayer and fun for the family returns Saturday, Sept. 21 to Daylesford Abbey in Paoli -- see the artist lineup and more details.
Former priest arrested on sex abuse charges in Bucks Co.
Francis X. Trauger, who had been laicized in 2005, was arrested Sept. 3 on charges of sexually assaulting two boys in the mid-1990s and early 2000s at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Levittown.
Little Sisters’ joy in serving elderly poor persists for 150 years
The Little Sisters of the Poor marked their milestone with a Mass last week at the cathedral with Archbishop Chaput. They carry on the charism of their foundress at Holy Family Home, serving the old and lonely with love.
New seminarians raise St. Charles Seminary enrollment to 165
Of the 75 men studying for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, 19 are beginning their formation toward ordination as priests. The internationally diverse group will encounter a program emphasizing human development.
Safe injection sites don’t treat, only deflect money, former drug user says
CatholicPhilly.com spoke with a recovering drug user about his thoughts on plans to open a supervised site for drug injections in Philadelphia. It would divert needed money for treatment centers, he believes.
Catholic experts at odds over safe injection site for Phila.
While Philadelphia debates whether to become the first city in the U.S. to open a facility where people can inject drugs under supervision, two local teams of bioethicists disagree on whether it is the best method to address the deadly opioid addiction crisis.
Local faithful celebrate Irish apparition of Mary
More than 500 gathered at the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal for an Aug. 21 Mass and reception in honor of Our Lady of Knock, kicking off plans for an outdoor shrine at the complex.