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Senior fair kicks off summer while gearing up for November elections
At a June 21 event sponsored by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, older adults learned about an array of benefits, while test-driving Philadelphia's new touch-screen voting machines.
Prayer walk at Cathedral marks World Refugee Day
Some 25 archdiocesan employees gathered to reflect on Christ's sufferings and those of the more than 70 million people currently displaced worldwide through conflict and persecution. Migrants and refugees reflect "the faces of the Holy Family itself," said organizers.
Summer meals program keeps kids fed and fit
School may be out, but archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services will make sure that Philadelphia kids eat right by working with the city and partner agencies to serve an estimated 1.5 million meals from June through August.
13 grads leave De La Salle Vocational toward brighter future
The archdiocesan Catholic Social Services facility, which offers educational, vocational and behavioral support to adjudicated young men ages 16 to 18, held its graduation June 14 amid cheers and tears of joy from proud parents.
St. Barnabas celebrates Catholic faith in changing neighborhood
From its founding in Southwest Philadelphia after World War I, the 100-year-old parish has been home to industrial workers and now to a growing presence of Hispanic Catholics and others living their faith.
Ask Gov. Wolf to sign EITC funding hike, archbishop urges
Archbishop Charles Chaput is asking Catholics to contact Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and ask that he sign a bill that would expand funding for the state’s school-choice tax credit program by $100 million.
Friendship sprouts in new garden at former Bensalem parish
Even ahead of its June 15 blessing, the Fatima Community Garden has already produced vegetables, herbs and a stronger community among those cultivating the 44 raised-bed plots, thanks to a Catholic-led partnership.
Reading to kids makes for a better Father’s Day, every day
At parent workshop hosted by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, local dads bonded over donuts, diapers -- and a few good books, which can help reduce problem behaviors while fostering language skills.
Collegeville youth group joins New Jersey youths at Six Flags rally
A full day of amusement park fun, beginning with a powerful witness by Franciscan sisters, was enjoyed by about 3,000 young people and chaperones at the 24th annual New Jersey Catholic Youth Rally.
Legion of Mary’s brothers keep door open for homeless men
In a nondescript building in Norristown, the Brothers House welcomes men dealing with addiction, poverty or troubles of any kind for a meal, clothes, a friendly ear and if they wish, prayers of the rosary.