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‘Putting Mary everywhere’ goal of St. Veronica’s parishioners
The faithful filled the parish church and its chapel, St. Hugh's, with exuberant worship and energized the streets with prayer during a grand rosary procession last Sunday afternoon in North Philadelphia.
Catholic school teachers learn to reach kids traumatized at home
The Catholic Urban Education Conference held June 20 in Philadelphia helped teachers learn about the effects of childhood trauma on their students, and how to help them achieve in the classroom and in life.
‘Thank you for saving us’: Refugees start new life with Catholics’ help
One person at a time, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services is helping some of the 44,000 persons fleeing their homes globally every day, the highest in recorded history, amidst a climate of fear and polarization.
De La Salle Vocational grads ready to roll up sleeves for work
Ten young men received their high school diplomas June 15 at the Bensalem-based center for at-risk youth. More a second home than a boot camp, the Catholic Social Services school joins work training with counseling.
Eagles’ Doug Pederson connects with talk on faith, football
The coach of the Super Bowl champions spoke of prayer and reading the Bible during a June 11 event at which the American Bible Society described its planned new museum on the role of religion in America.
Phoenixville parish fundraiser pairs BBQ cook-off with craft beers
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, the oldest of the borough's Catholic parishes, held its inaugural “Beer-B-Q” event in early June featuring four barbeque vendors vying for a cash prize, along with fun for families.
Former orphans reflect on Catholic care some 50 years later
Graduates of an archdiocesan child care system that no longer exists -- large institutions run by religious men and women -- speak about the system they often entered at birth, remained until they were of age and helped them become solid citizens.
Dominican Sisters-run home for dying patients to shut it doors
An era will end in Philadelphia when Sacred Heart Free Home for Incurable Cancer suspends operations this August. The unique ministry that relies entirely on donations may reopen if vocations continue to rise.
16 permanent deacons ordained for Philadelphia Archdiocese
Joined by their wives and families, parish pastors and parishioners, the men from all walks of life were ordained to the order of clergy by Archbishop Charles Chaput June 9 at the cathedral in a solemn rite.
Find a job, treat family to fun at Catholic Community Services’ fair
The agency's fourth annual Community Fest is coming to St. Martin Parish in Northeast Philadelphia June 16 and offering free clothing, job counseling, mental health assessments and kid-friendly activities.