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Far from home, Vietnamese nuns make friends in Philly
Sister Linh Tran and Sister Luyen Pham have been in residence at Holy Innocents Parish as part of a summer mission with archdiocesan Catholic Social Services. While helping area kids, they've honed their English, as well as their kickball and card-playing skills.
Three Catholic churches close in Old City, West and NE Phila.
Holy Trinity, St. Rose of Lima and Our Lady of Ransom, all of which merged into nearby parishes in recent years and were serving as worship sites, have closed. St. Rose's closure allows for expansion of its Catholic school.
For South Philly seniors, it’s home sweet (designer) home
St. John Neumann Place II, an affordable senior living complex operated by the Archdiocese, was recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Agency for an innovative, welcoming layout that keeps residents comfortable and connected.
Ancient chants, Latin texts take on new life at major musical conference
Several hundred participants gathered at the cathedral for the annual Church Musicians of America Association colloquium, which examined how the Catholic Church's liturgical heritage remains vibrant.
Care for the caregivers: New ministry helps those who aid elders
Nourish for Caregivers is one of the newest parish-based ministries in the archdiocese. As Aimee Gustitis does at St. Anastasia Parish, there's fellowship and spiritual support for the caregivers of sick, elderly or disabled persons.
Foster moms ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on foster care
After losing in lower courts, two women are asking the high court to allow Catholic Social Services to contract with the City of Philadelphia for foster care without being required to place children with same-sex couples.
Deaf children enjoy inspirational Camp Overbrook: In Sign
The 23rd annual two-week summer camp welcomed 43 deaf students mostly from the Philadelphia Archdiocese who met successful deaf professionals, had fun and met new friends.
Montgomery County young adults meet for fun, faith study
Metanoia Young Adults hosted about 30 guests to a brew pub in Bridgeport July 16 to hear a talk about the expectation of Jesus Christ by biblical scholar Kelly Anderson of St. Charles Seminary.
Archdiocese gets funding for new senior housing in South Phila.
Catholic Housing and Community Services received a $12 million state tax credit for the planned development of St. Rita Place, an affordable apartment facility for income-eligible seniors.
Former archdiocesan employee celebrates her 107th birthday
Marion Zimmerman, who worked for 19 years as a Catholic Social Services accountant, enjoyed a Roaring Twenties party at Holy Family Home on July 10. Family, friends and former colleagues joined in the fun.