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St. Agnes, Sellersville, is 100 years old yet young and flourishing
Priests had been visiting the Bucks County community since 1863. But after the parish finally was founded, it took off, and now boasts 11,000 people, several new vocations and vibrant teen ministry.
They’re going to the prom — thanks to neighborhood helpers
The high cost of a prom means some teens can't afford it. But a partnership including St. Hubert High School for Girls and Catholic Community Services in Northeast Philadelphia is making dreams come true.
‘We should be together’: St. Mary’s fish fry serves up the love
Volunteers of the Schwenksville parish make the Fridays of Lent a community dinner event that feeds the body and the soul with good food and good company.
Catholic schools holding ‘Showcases of Excellence’ across region
More than 50 parochial and private Catholic elementary schools and archdiocesan high schools will highlight the strong academic and fine arts programs at events held at several high schools.
Archbishop Chaput offers prayers for new Washington Archbishop
As Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to lead the church in Washington, best wishes for his ministry came from Philadelphia.
Past Lent’s halfway point, it’s not too late to discern God’s love
Sister Joan McCoy, spiritual director at St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford, says Lent is still a time to meet God in “every encounter, every relationship, every experience,” and consider how he is loving us.
A mom’s life is hard, but there is joy — and laughter
Heather Anderson Renshaw used humor to tell more than 120 mothers from three Delaware County parishes that God is at the wheel in their lives, with joy -- even with five kids in a minivan.
Help needed to keep pro-life sign in view on Pa. Turnpike
A billboard on the western edge of the Philadelphia Archdiocese touting life-affirming adoption came about through improbable circumstances. Donations are needed now to sustain the ad campaign.
Moved to aid the hungry, Old St. Joseph’s faithful get to work
Members of the parish in Old City, Philadelphia wrote letters March 24 to Senators Casey and Toomey to urge federal funding for international food relief, a campaign led by Catholic Relief Services.
Info night set for men discerning ministry as permanent deacons
On Thursday, April 11, men and their wives (if married) are invited to a session at St. Charles Seminary with details about the permanent diaconate -- an ordained ministry in the Catholic Church.