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Two Vincentians take key step toward holy orders
Seminarians Leo Tiburcio and Luis Romero, one a former cook and the other a factory worker, professed final vows with the Congregation of the Mission. They hope to be ordained deacons next month, and priests next year.
At St. Vincent Parish in Richboro, they’re giving gladly to the poor
Given the name of the community in Bucks County, the patron saint of the poor was a natural fit for the parish when it was founded 50 years ago. Today it aids the universal church at home and abroad, especially in Africa.
Young adults hear of tackling adversities with prayer
In a Theology on Tap event at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, NFL sales executive Matt Falcone told about 300 people that although injuries cut short a football career at Temple, he found his calling through prayer.
Seminarians mix it up with area young adults for Frisbee fun
It wasn't all about winning the April 21 Cassock Classic tournament at St. Charles Seminary, but about connecting college-age men and women with the men who may be their future priests.
Volunteers honored for giving thousands of hours to serve others
The archdiocese honored the more than 4,100 individuals who annually donate their time to Catholic Social Services' agencies in the five-county area. The volunteers remind clients, "You really are never alone.”
Conference led by Cardinal Burke reiterates truth of marriage
Some 400 Catholics gathered in Philadelphia April 21 for a day of study and prayer concerning marriage and Catholic teaching that leads to "peace in this life ... and the life to come," said Cardinal Raymond Burke.
It’s first Communion season; why not recycle that dress or suit?
The Communion Closet at Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland lends gently used special attire, including shoes and accessories, to girls and boys in need throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Philadelphia priests celebrate ordination anniversaries
See our list of 29 jubilarian priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrating significant anniversaries this year.
Lost for years, ‘Christ of North Philadelphia’ returns to Gesu Church
Created in 1968, an artistic tableau at the former parish that closed in 1993 was stored away until its rededication this week. Fifty years later its figures again are telling that it's hard, yet hopeful, to be a saint in the city.
Forum looks at pope’s first 5 years, ponders his vision for church
Villanova University hosted a two-day conference last week with scholars from around the world examining Pope Francis' roots in Vatican II, his theology and how the U.S. has become a hotbed of criticism for him.