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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.
A saint in the family? Sister of Father Bill Atkinson thinks so
Joan Mullen spoke at St. Katherine Parish in Philadelphia about her brother, who despite an accident that left him a quadriplegic, became an Augustinian priest whose cause for sainthood is advancing.
Eagle Scout earns his wings helping new moms soar
Alex Capriotti, a junior at Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, N.J., collected 60 tote bags filled with high-quality items needed by the young mothers at St. Vincent's in Tacony.
Gianna Center receives $30K in donations to support women, families
Five local councils of the Knights of Columbus raised money for the center, including a new ultrasound machine. The center provides women with natural options in fertility health care.
Mass honors those with disabilities and their loved ones
Continuing a tradition tracing back more than two decades, the lively annual Mass celebrated March 30 at the Cathedral drew hundreds of adults and children with physical or mental disabilities.