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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."
Philadelphia cops aided by faith in line of duty
At a May 2 Blue Mass, city police officers spoke about the Catholic ministry at the FOP Lodge 5, which supports spiritually the 14,000 active and retired cops who find faith "absolutely the foundation of our work."
Chess, ballroom dancing make ‘old school’ hip at Visitation
Learning confidence through the tango and analytical strategy through chess, fifth and sixth graders at the Kensington Catholic school are learning how to take on new challenges, and having fun doing it.
St. Anne Parish dedicates new shrine in patron’s name
The upper church of St. Anne Parish in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia is the latest archdiocesan shrine, a place where people have venerated the mother of Mary for more than a century.
Seven become new priests as families, friends share in joy
Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained new priests for service in the Philadelphia Archdiocese May 18 at the standing-room-only Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. For the seven, it's a dream come true.