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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.

A holy history: Book tells story of Augustinian saints

“Hearts on Fire” by a local Augustinian priest offers short bios of canonized members of his order -- including a brother and sister -- plus saints in waiting including two Philadelphia men.

Four Phila. priests tour ministry for poor in Virgin Islands

Desperate poverty exists in the Diocese of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and four local parish pastors got an appreciation of the church's mission during a trip there March 19-21.

Drexel Hill concert bill looks to AbbeyFest, 6 months out

Some 500 fans of contemporary Christian worship music came out to Bonner and Prendergast High School last week for a concert ahead of this fall's sixth annual AbbeyFest at Daylesford Abbey, Paoli.

Cultural richness in archdiocese evident at Cathedral Mass

Thirty nations were represented with colorful banners and distinctive dress as Archbishop Chaput celebrated Mass March 23, thanking the people for their witness of faith and love of their culture.

With Courage, same-sex-attracted man tells redemption story

Genuine compassion, along with support from Courage International, can help everyone "begin the dialogue with love," said Karl Miller at St. Jude Parish, Chalfont.