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PREP continues with online support, despite virus
Parish Religious Education Programs in the archdiocese are taking new measures to ensure students continue in their catechetical formation at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Local Knights of Columbus cancel meetings, ramp up prayers
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Catholic fraternal organization strongly recommends that its member councils suspend all meetings until the coronavirus has ebbed -- and to “pray for those who are really suffering."
Fairless Hills parishioners get check up with saints in Lent
St. Frances Cabrini Parish hosted a talk March 12 focusing on the healthy wisdom of the saints in Lent and Catholics' missionary call to know Jesus, then evangelize to the world.
With plenty of food aid, group needs volunteers to deliver
Caring for Friends, based in Northeast Philadelphia, has an urgent need for young volunteers to package meals and bring them to the elderly, the homeless and children in need at this time of crisis.
Homeless outreach working to keep clients, staff safe during coronavirus
As health protocols change rapidly, St. John's Hospice in Philadelphia finds new ways to "to take of care of brothers in need," said director David Stier.
Masses suspended in Philadelphia Archdiocese due to pandemic
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced that public Masses will cease in all Catholic parishes in the archdiocese beginning March 18 at 12 noon. Churches will stay open for private prayer, where people should maintain social distance.
Epiphany Parish hosts Shroud of Turin replica, prays on Jesus’ sacrifice
The South Philadelphia parish displayed a replica of the cloth believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus, on loan from the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Philadelphia, as an aid to Lenten devotion.
St. Eleanor parishioners honor the Blessed Mother in Lenten series
Nearly 200 people gathered March 9 at the Collegeville parish to begin a journey with Mary on the first night of a Lenten triduum to pray and reflect on Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
Despite coronavirus, faithful turn out for Sunday Mass
Although excused from the Sunday obligation due to the pandemic, young and old were in the pews over the weekend, many drawn by the Real Presence in the Eucharist.
Archdiocese balancing containment, compassion during coronavirus
Thousands depend on Catholic Social Services each day for food, housing and other vital supports. Agency workers are keeping the mission going amid scenarios "that change by the hour."