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‘Luminaries for Life’ Lends Local Prayerful Support to National March for Life
Some 51 glowing luminaries were lit Jan. 18 at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in support of the 51st Annual National March for Life, which is slated for Friday in Washington, D.C.
Interfaith Prayer Service Gathers Community ‘In Unity As One’
People of all faiths came out for the 2024 Archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service Jan. 14 in commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Chester.
Archdiocesan Schools in City to Close Jan. 19 Due to Snow, Icy Conditions
Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day.
Pope John Paul II Students Participate in Day of Service at St. Edmond’s Home
Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, a ministry of Catholic Social Services that serves medically fragile children, welcomed 40 students from Pope John Paul II High School Jan. 14 for a day of service.
Thousands of Philadelphia Pilgrims Set to March ‘With Every Woman, For Every Child’
Thousands of parishioners across the Archdiocese will rise early tomorrow morning to board buses and take part in a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for the 51st annual National March for Life.
Two-Hour Delay Announced for Archdiocesan Schools in Philadelphia for Jan. 17
Archdiocesan schools in Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay Jan. 17 due to inclement weather. Suburban Catholic schools normally follow the decision of their public district.
Catholic Foundation Names New Chief Philanthropy Officer
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia announced Jan. 11 the appointment of Garrett Owen as a member of the nonprofit’s senior executive management team.
Archdiocesan Schools in City to Close Tuesday Due to Snow, Will Utilize Flexible Instruction Day
Archdiocesan high schools and elementary school buildings in Philadelphia will be closed Jan. 16 due to snow in the region. Suburban Catholic schools normally follow the decision of their public district.
Denied Sacrament in China, 20 Catholic Couples Wed at Holy Redeemer Church
It was the happiest of New Year celebrations for these couples, many of whom were civilly married years ago in China when the sacraments of the Church were unavailable.
Bishop Fitzgerald Set to Receive Award During Mass of Thanksgiving
The retired auxiliary bishop will receive the Archdiocese’s highest catechetical award for his contributions to evangelization and catechesis.