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Couples Celebrate Decades of Matrimony During Mass at Cathedral
Husbands and wives marked their wedding anniversaries and honored the vows they renew each day through sacramental love at the annual Mass May 3.
Brick by Brick, St. Pius X Parish Rebuilds its School
The more engineers looked at the Catholic school in Broomall, the more problems they found. Parishioners are rallying to raise the money needed for repairs “to make sure that it’s done right.”
Students Show Ingenuity, Faith at STREAM Expo and Robotics Event
From dancing and snack-creating robots to cathedral architecture, Catholic schools showed off the power of integrated learning at an event April 29, thanks to the Foundation for Catholic Education and the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education.
With Change of Name, Catholic Charities of Philadelphia Returns to Roots
Catholic Human Services, the umbrella entity for charitable works of mercy performed by the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, officially rebranded to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia May 2, but it continues to deliver the same vital programs across the region.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Hosts Day of Prayer With Holy Spirit May 10
The annual conference’s theme of “Our God Reigns” means that “whatever happens in the world, our God is in control,” said the archbishop’s delegate for the renewal in the Philadelphia region, Maria Carmel Richardson.
Honest Conversations Reflect on Vision for the Future of Philadelphia’s Church
Information and dialogue sessions about the Trust and Hope initiative, featuring planned missionary hubs and person-to-person evangelization, are generating frank feedback in the Church of Philadelphia.
Papal Foundation Stays Close to Pope Francis, His Priorities
The Chester-based nonprofit organization funds worldwide charitable projects championed by the Holy Father in “reaching out to the poor.”
Watch Live Coverage of Pope Francis’ Funeral and Vatican Events
As the Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the faithful are invited to gather in prayer and remembrance through livestreamed liturgies from Rome.
Church Management Program at Villanova Helps Students Find Their Purpose
Stan Termini enrolled in the master’s degree program at the university last summer and now sees “how strong, faith-rooted leadership and management can empower communities” like the one he serves.
‘Christ Has Found Them’: Easter Vigil Brings Rising Numbers of Catholics Entering the Church
On Holy Saturday night at the Cathedral, Archbishop Nelson Pérez welcomed into the Catholic Church some of the 725 adults across the region who received their Easter sacraments, the highest total in a decade.