Local News
What do you remember about the Cathedral of Notre Dame?
CatholicPhilly.com asked followers on our Facebook page to tell us their memories after the famous church in Paris endured a devastating fire April 15. Read a selection, and share your own thoughts.
Maternity School bounds past goal to raise $33K for tech program
The Northeast Philadelphia Catholic school raised 50% more this year than last in its annual Trek for Tech walk-a-thon. Funds will help buy smartboards, Chromebooks and a 3D printer for the STEAM curriculum.
Pray for Parisians, people of France, Archbishop Chaput asks
Archbishop Charles Chaput called the burning Notre Dame Cathedral "a testament to man’s desire to glorify God on earth and a beacon of hope," and urged prayers for "our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Paris."
Family night at Phillies to benefit Catholic Charities
The Phils' June 21 game against the Marlins will feature Chase Utley's retirement, a bobblehead and, if enough tickets are sold, the National Anthem will be sung by a group benefiting from the annual appeal.
Archbishop offers prayers for Jewish community at Passover
Before the observance of Passover begins April 19, Archbishop Charles Chaput extends the prayerful solidarity and neighborly respect of the parishioners and clergy of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Church agency to use $30K grant to link seniors with food aid
Archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services won a grant from the Walmart Foundation to tell seniors about federal food aid programs so they need not sacrifice their nutrition for medications.
Named for the common man, St. David’s marks 100 years
The Willow Grove parish looked back on its first century, begun with the humble service of a local storekeeper, as it celebrated with Mass April 7 led by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
On ‘Ultimate’ day, 130 young adults join seminarians for Frisbee
Faith, friendship and flying discs abounded as St. Charles Borromeo Seminary held its sixth annual Cassock Classic Tournament April 6, hosting young adult groups from across the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Catholic Social Services honored for its aid to pregnant women
The archdiocesan agency won two awards from Real Alternatives, the state program offering abortion alternatives in Pennsylvania. CSS assists beyond pregnancy, supporting mothers and their children.
Hispanic families, with their sons, get special day at seminary
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Vocations Office welcomed 260 Hispanic Catholics for a day of fun, games and prayer to learn about the life of a seminarian at St. Charles Seminary, and maybe a vocation to priesthood.