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Black, white ‘wealth chasm’ sign of economic racism, archbishop says
“Discrimination in housing, hiring and lending” cannot be solved without addressing the gap in wages and wealth in the U.S., said Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory at St. Charles Seminary. There is "profit in racism, (and) we cannot address racism if we are still denying that it exists."
Listen to Archbishop Chaput’s Christmas greeting
Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks to all CatholicPhilly.com readers in his new audio message. He hopes that as we welcome Jesus Christ into our hearts and homes this Christmas, we may imitate the Lord's example of love and service to others.
Discern how to avoid a post-Christmas present: credit debt
Stick to a budget and strategize your online shopping, says local Catholic business leader Guy Ciarrocchi: “If you turn Christmas into a spending extravaganza, you'll miss out on what we’re really celebrating.”
When families open homes to the disabled, everyone wins
A program of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services enables adults with intellectual disabilities to share their lives with area families, and become beloved members of them.
Meet the millennial Catholics of Phila. sticking with their faith
The church's sexual abuse scandal may have rocked Mass attendance in recent years, but young Catholics explain why they stay in the church. They don't doubt Christ's presence and message today.
Virtue and veggies can help keep off the holiday pounds
Most Americans gain weight over the holidays, but local Catholic experts in nutrition and ethics offer practical ways to avoid the "food free-for-all" and practice temperance toward all created goods -- and goodies.
Cards for a cause: Christmas greetings are gift to the poor
Each Christmas card of Nutritional Development Services represents a donation to food programs that help the needy in our area. It's not too late to send these original cards and give the gift of food.
Children bring their gifts for others at St. Matthew’s special Mass
On the feast of St. Nicholas, Dec. 6, students of St. Matthew School in Northeast Philadelphia continued a long tradition of kids helping kids enjoy a toy at Christmas. And they learned a lesson of generosity.
Conwell-Egan teacher inspires faith in teens through music
Singing in the parish choir led Tom Kuchler to a career in arts education. Now, he's helping students at the archdiocesan high school in Fairless Hills to use their God-given talents for the church and the world.
Long closed, North Catholic HS still gives $500K a year in aid
The thousands of alumni of the former archdiocesan school support scholarships to specified Catholic colleges, high schools and elementary schools, aiding Catholic education for years to come.