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Merger of 4 city parishes into one akin to Emmaus journey
With the merging on July 1 of Nativity, St. Adalbert, Mother of Divine Grace and St. George into a single parish for Port Richmond, Father James Olson told his parishioners that "together we will see where the Holy Spirit is leading us.”
South Philly students write their own children’s books
At a May 3 celebration, kids at St. Gabriel's Out of School Time program debuted their new releases while unveiling a new library at the site, one of 12 operated by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services.
Summer camps deepen young men’s faith while they’re having fun
Starting in June, the archdiocesan Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood will offer three sessions that combine spirituality, study and works of mercy, plus a splash in the pool and a trip to the art museum.
Pakistani archbishop sees hope in justice after Asia Bibi release
Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore visited Philadelphia and sat down with CatholicPhilly.com to discuss Christian persecution in Pakistan and the need for interreligious dialogue there and in the U.S.
Archdiocesan priests receive new ministerial assignments
Pastoral assignments for the seven newly ordained priests are among the 46 changes in assignment announced May 18 for priests in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Seven new priests to be ordained Saturday for archdiocese
Archbishop Chaput will ordain the largest class of men in 12 years on Saturday morning, May 18. Everyone is invited to attend the Mass at the cathedral. See how you can watch it live on the internet.
Students learn about missions from missionaries themselves
About 65 students from eight Catholic schools learned about the missionary work of the church in the world May 6 during a day in the archdiocese's Extraordinary Year of the Missions.
Prom dress exchange makes memories for less
The April 27 event, sponsored by Catholic Social Services, helped dozens of teens to find the perfect outfit at the perfect price. St. Hubert's students and area groups collected some 350 gowns.
Pact allows Hallahan students to earn college degree in high school
A new innovative partnership between the all-girls archdiocesan school and Community College of Philadelphia can lead to an associate's degree in health or business by graduation.
Runners take to streets of Wayne, helping Catholic school
It takes a lot to run a 5K community race, but the parishioners of St. Katharine's hosted their ninth annual event through the Radnor neighborhood May 11, raising money for the parish school.