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Job seekers find support from Joseph’s People works well
The nondenominational support group active in seven archdiocesan parishes helps out-of-work adults find a job and, perhaps as important, hope -- relying on “focus, prayer and reflection.”
Do a spiritual recharge, hear a big-name speaker locally
Some of the top Catholic evangelizers and teachers today are coming to churches, schools and shrines within the Philadelphia Archdiocese in coming weeks. See our list of inspiring speakers and events.
Do less not more this Lent, advises local prof
St. Joseph's professor James Caccamo believes people should rethink adding new projects for self-improvement during Lent, and instead take quiet time and unplug from "things that we become obsessed with."
Marian statue visits local homes, thanks to ‘travel agent’ parishioners
A statue of Our Lady of Fatima has been making the rounds in Philadelphia-area homes for 50 years, encouraging the rosary among family and friends. Dedicated people schedule the one-week visits.
In time of turmoil, Man Up Philly keeps raising the bar
Now in its 11th year, the one-day conference to encourage Catholic men drew 1,500 to Neumann University, where they prayed and ate together, and heard former Eagles QB Ron Jaworski connect with his receivers.
Archbishop Chaput approves clerical changes in archdiocese
Three priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese received changes of assignment, the archbishop announced March 11.
Pope Pius XII documents won’t resolve Holocaust questions, experts say
Two professors at St. Joseph's University applaud the Vatican's release of material relating to the wartime pontiff. But the 16 million pages will not "get inside the mind" of Pope Pius regarding the persecution of Jews.
40 Days for Life vigils show support for women in crisis pregnancy
The peaceful prayer vigils happening at abortion centers this Lent aim to pray for women considering abortion and offer them and their baby housing and other assistance, plus family support going forward.
Bishops’ letter challenges all to see how racism infects America
The goal of the U.S. Catholic bishops' pastoral letter on racism, "Open Wide Our Hearts," is for the church and society to recognize the evil of racism and take action to eliminate racial injustices and prejudices.
‘Listening session’ on racism ends, work for justice continues
"We have to address racism if we want to move towards the Kingdom of God," said a bishop at the conclusion of a series of sessions in Philadelphia discussing the sin of racism in the Catholic Church and American society.