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Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Two diocesan priests and a Norbertine priest have received new assignments, the Philadelphia Archdiocese announced this week.
Ukrainian Catholic archbishop of Philadelphia resigns
UPDATED - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Stefan Soroka, 66, of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, who is resigning for medical reasons.
104 priests learn of marriage support, youth concerns in archdiocese
A workshop for priests this week welcomed educator Adam Dickerson and his perspective on building a culture for marriage plus a fellow priest on his survey of young people ahead of a coming Vatican synod.
Archdiocese reveals investments in child protection, victim aid
The Office for Child and Youth Protection, which will run a training conference for 200 participants this month, outlined some $24 million spent by the church on abuse prevention and victim assistance since 2003.
Bishop DeSimone, friend of Augustinians, to receive order’s honor
The Augustinian friars will present the St. Augustine Medal to retired Auxiliary Bishop Louis DeSimone next October. Throughout his long and distinguished life, he has been close to the Augustinian order.
Latin Mass enthusiasts to get new spiritual home with ‘quasi-parish’
The new Catholic community will take over the former St. Mary Parish in Conshohocken in August, where the pre-Vatican II Mass will be celebrated at a former Polish parish in the geographic center of the archdiocese.
Northeast Philly teens find help going to prom in style
Through its Prom Gear Exchange, Catholic Community Services is aiming to reduce the price tag for attending prom, which many families struggle to afford. Dresses and formal wear will be provided April 21.
Philadelphia Catholics donate $785K to church’s U.S., overseas needs
Gratitude for collections benefiting retired religious women and men in America, and to the church in Latin America, Nigeria and in global hot spots, were acknowledged in recent letters to Archbishop Chaput.
Music, movement, words bring Way of the Cross to life
For the 30th year the Passion of Our Lord was commemorated on Good Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia utilizing the music of composer Franz Liszt and performed by University of the Arts associates.
We thank God for the good Dr. King accomplished, archbishop says
On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Archbishop Charles Chaput reflects on how King was directed by his Christian faith to make America better.