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Young Hispanic men, families see seminarians’ life of prayer, action
The approximately 125 youths and their families at Hispanic Family Day, sponsored by the archdiocesan vocations office, played soccer, prayed and ate with the men at St. Charles Seminary March 8.
Catholic high schools open doors to prospective students
Eighteen schools are welcoming hundreds of seventh-graders from throughout the five-county area on March 11 as part of the fourth annual "Universal Visitation Day."
New program helps Latinos find mental health resources
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services has launched "Recupere Su Felicidad (Recover Your Happiness)" to direct clients to treatments that speak their language, and their culture.
Cabrini students learn of social justice from Guatemalan people
The 14 university students who traveled to a mission in Guatemala in late February learned of the burdens of poverty, the reasons for migration and the value of simplicity. They'll next advocate for justice in Washington.
$1.5 mil grant helps Father Judge expand welding, academics
The grant of the Pennsylvania State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to the Friends of Father Judge High School is helping students of the Northeast Philadelphia school get to work after graduation.
A good trade: Welding is solid fit for Father Judge students
The 46 sophomores enrolled in a three-year course at the Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school are excited to come to school -- some traveling far to do it -- and learn a valuable skilled trade.
Students show they know their faith at religion bee
Schools host geography bees, spelling bees and science fairs, but local Catholic school officials wanted a religion bee too. One student winner emerged March 2 from a competition among 44 Catholic schools.
Conspiracy theories, truth and the power of a story
Popular speculation about a secret war among U.S. political elites reveals more about the Americans following it than a supposed government cover-up, according to a Villanova University researcher.
Once homeless, Ms. Pennsylvania helps men’s shelter
As a child, Nikki Johnson-Huston had slept on the street. On March 4, the lawyer and pageant winner presented a check to St. John's Hospice, an archdiocesan ministry for men trying to rebuild their lives.
Archdiocese calls for protection against coronavirus at Mass
Washing hands, skipping the sign of peace, omitting Communion from the chalice and refreshing holy water fonts can help prevent the potential spread of the disease, say new guidelines.