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Archdiocesan employee honored by Philadelphia Police
Bonney Dahlgren DosSantos, who directs the St. Monica Eldercare Program, was recognized at a May 30 gathering for making life better for South Philly seniors. The parish-based program is part of Catholic Housing and Community Services, which broadly supports older adults.
St. Gabriel’s keeps marriage all in the (parish) family
Rashidah Anderson and Roger Frisario tied the knot in the presence of their pastor and parishioners of St. Gabriel Parish in Philadelphia. “That’s the way church should be,” said a parishioner at the parish reception.
Archdiocese pays $19 million+ so far in sex abuse reparations
More than $19.6 million has been paid to 93 people making a claim for compensation due to clergy sexual abuse under the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program, it was announced June 3.
Laity can lead the way in renewing the church, speaker says
Prayer, redemptive suffering and a deeper understanding of the laity's role can radically heal the wounds of the clerical abuse scandal, says Meghan Cokeley, director of the Archdiocese's Office for the New Evangelization.
17 archdiocesan high schools ready for graduation
In coming days the Catholic high schools will celebrate baccalaureate Masses and commencement exercises for the class of 2019 -- see our full list. Congratulations all graduates!
Ukrainian Catholics set for enthronement of new leader in Phila.
When Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak becomes the head of the Philadelphia Archeparchy in a Divine Liturgy June 4, he will also become the spiritual leader of Ukrainian Catholics in the entire U.S.
Seniors kick off summer, and their shoes, at archdiocesan barbecue
More than 75 seniors shared good food, good music, dancing and the sense of community that is a hallmark of the two archdiocesan senior residences in South Philadelphia.
Meet the men to be ordained deacons this June
Seven men will become permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia -- read their bios, and join in praying for them before their ordination on Saturday, June 8 at the cathedral.
St. Charles Seminary campus sold to Main Line Health
The 75-acre property in Lower Merion has been sold at an undisclosed price, while negotiations continue toward an agreement to relocate the seminary in a partnership with Neumann University in Aston.
50 years after founding, St. Thomas More Parish stays strong
Though founded in 1968 with its first church opening in 1969, the South Coventry, Chester County parish has a sense of teamwork and in the view of one parishioner "is just a wonderful parish."