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As religious sisters age, need to help them grows more acute
Retired sisters, brothers and priests can't rely on parish funding to support them in old age, like diocesan priests. That's why SOAR!, the national collection for religious, helps them live with dignity, together.
Mass, healing service inspire faithful at Malvern parish
Dynamic preacher Father James Blount, S.O.L.T., visited St. Patrick Parish before Christmas with a message of daily prayer to the Holy Spirit, source of healing. He offered relics and prayers long into the night.
Parishes set to pray for vocations in Holy Hours this Sunday
Twelve parishes will set aside time for parishioners to pray for vocations to the priesthood across the Philadelphia Archdiocese, following a program that identified about 75 young men who might make good priests.
Mummers Mass honors faith, family and tradition
String bands, feathers and golden slippers are all part of the beloved New Year's Eve liturgy, which Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in South Philadelphia has celebrated for the past 30 years. Watch our video.
Santa saddles up to help at-risk youth at Christmas
A local motorcycle group braved wet roads to deliver toys to the St. Francis-St. Joseph and St. Vincent Homes, which serve more than 100 dependent and delinquent teens.
Pennsylvania priest sent to prison after guilty plea in abuse case
Father John T. Sweeney, 76, received a sentence of 11 months to five years in state prison and must register as a sex offender for 10 years, a judge in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, said Dec. 21.
Kids served by Catholic agencies thrill to fun-filled party
The 63rd annual Archbishop's Christmas Gala for Children not only was a lot of fun for the 550 kids attending, but was also “a beautiful witness to the church at its best, caring for children."
Christmas brunch helps hundreds at holidays
A volunteer's dream of assisting families in need has grown into an annual tradition with year-round impact, thanks to a partnership with archdiocesan Catholic Social Services.
Little Flower students, staff put ‘faith in action’ at Christmas
Now in its 40th year, "Operation Santa Claus" collects clothing, shoes and toys for families in area parishes, bringing help and hope to those in need.
Archdiocese posts latest financial information
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia released new audited financial statements Dec. 20 for 10 church agencies and entities for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2018.