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Two weeks at the border opened her eyes to humanity
Mary Bell of St. Raymond of Penafort Parish shares her recent experiences while helping migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Scared, tired and hungry, they seek "the same things you and I want in life," she said.
Seminarian cyclists visit parishes as Biking for Vocations hits the road
Eight young riders pedaled from St. Charles Seminary to St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Joseph parishes in Chester County Aug. 8 in the first of their four-day, 150-mile tour to promote vocations at nine parishes.
Inspired by her faith, attorney serves as guide on path to citizenship
Since 2015, Catherine Baggiano of Catholic Social Services' immigration agency has helped some 350 individuals become U.S. citizens -- a mission driven by her deeply held Catholic beliefs.
Philadelphia saint’s remains mark first year in new shrine
The "translation" of the remains of Philadelphia's beloved St. Katharine Drexel marked its first anniversary in a new shrine at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, reflecting an age-old Catholic tradition.
Parishioners, community members learn how to accompany migrants
Some 200 attendees from 30 parishes and the surrounding area gathered for a July 27 workshop on supporting those facing immigration detention and deportation. Sponsored by the Archdiocese and several partner organizations, the session kicked off a new grassroots ministry.
America’s oldest Newman Center preps for 125th anniversary
The renovated facility at St. Agatha-St. James Parish in Philadelphia, which serves students at Penn and Drexel universities, will mark its milestone in October as its founder, Cardinal Newman, is made a saint.
Pa. Catholic bishops ask Trump to restore refugee aid program
The head of the Pa. Catholic Conference asked President Trump to maintain and even expand a federal program that reports say the administration is considering cutting or eliminating.
Ten years after ordination, bishop remains surprised and delighted by God
Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior, rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, reflects on how a decade as shepherd has deepened his surrender to the divine plan, and increased his commitment to the men who will one day lead the church.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments, effective as noted.
Old school fun rules at annual kids’ picnic
More than 600 area children dove into a day filled with hula hoops, horseshoes and (of course) pool activities at a July 19 outing hosted by Catholic Social Services' Out of School Time program. Now in its ninth year, the gathering highlights the afterschool outreach's profound impact.