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Primary Election 2018
Members of Pennsylvania's two major political parties will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to choose the candidates for their party in the general election this November -- see our package of voter resources.
Political Activities Guidelines for Catholic Institutions in Pa.
Political activity can create anxiety for pastors and others employed by Catholic institutions. This document by the Pa. Catholic Conference can help leaders engage in legitimate political activities while avoiding the pitfalls.
Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor, lieutenant governor
See the responses to questions of interest to Catholics by candidates for Pennsylvania governor and lieutenant governor in the primary election May 15.
Pennsylvania’s candidates for U.S. Senate
See the responses to questions of interest to Catholics by Pennsylvania candidates for the U.S. Senate in the primary election May 15.
21 African American students receive $16K in scholarships
Among other awards at a gala last Friday night, the academically talented students received a Msgr. Mitchell Scholarship, named for a priest who served in predominantly Black Catholic parishes in Philadelphia.
Couples young and old celebrate wedding anniversaries at cathedral
Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant of the annual Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, where couples renewed their vows and shared their secrets for a successful marriage.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church set to close as worship site
The Port Richmond church originally built by German Catholics some 130 years ago will close in June because of rising deficits for the parish into which it merged two years ago, Nativity B.V.M.
Northeast Phila. parish prays for persecuted Pakistani Christians
Following recent deadly attacks on Christians in Pakistan, members of the Philadelphia Archdiocese's Pakistani Catholic community gathered for a prayer vigil April 21 at St. William Parish.
At Catholic after-school program, kids’ minds, hearts flourish
Holy Innocents Parish hosts one of 15 Out of School Time programs of Catholic Social Services, designed to engage and help the whole child when the school day ends until parent pick up at 6 p.m.
Webinar helps parents talk to kids about harm caused by porn
A free, one-hour webinar titled the "Conversation," enabling parents and children to discuss the issue of pornography, will be offered online in two sessions May 15 and 22.