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Archbishop announces clerical changes
Changes of assignment have been announced for three archdiocesan priests. Two will begin graduate theology studies and a third will become temporary administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown.
The shifting ages for confirmation: A history
In the Western tradition, Catholics received the sacraments of Eucharist and confirmation not as infants, as in the Eastern churches. Church law allows bishops discretion for setting the age of reception.
The new normal: 7th, 8th graders now to receive confirmation
Archbishop Charles Chaput approved the new mandatory standard for receiving the sacrament, since older students in Catholic schools and PREP programs have a "much better understanding" than 4th, 5th or 6th graders.
Troubles behind them, teens show kids a better way to live
Three young men in the Peer Council program of De La Salle Vocational, a Catholic Social Services agency, told young students of Our Lady of Port Richmond School how to avoid making big mistakes in life, and where to find people who care.
Couples celebrate marriage, family life at Regina Angelorum event
Deacon Chris Roberts of Martin Saints Classical High School spoke to 150 supporters of the academy at its ninth annual St. Valentines Dinner at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Catholics urged to call Congress Feb. 26, push for Dreamer legislation
A national Catholic call-in day is set to urge protections from deportation as soon as March 5 those young people brought to the United States as children by their undocumented parents.
‘Life changing’ show on Jesus’ death, resurrection coming to area
St. John Bosco Church in Hatboro will host the Broadway-quality musical "The Cross and the Light" for six shows March 8-10. The producer, a Catholic convert, was an atheist until she made a deal with God -- and did he ever deliver.
Worship at ‘Anthem Live’ then have fun in Manayunk
The archdiocese's youth and young adult ministry will host a prayerful event Saturday night, Feb. 24 at St. John the Baptist Church, after which attendees can join a Winter Olympics Bar Crawl for fun and prizes.
Archbishop Chaput comments on Billy Graham’s death
The popular evangelist, who died Feb. 21 at age 99, "reached across denominational lines and inspired millions," said the archbishop, who prayed Graham's example would "lead others to the freedom of Christian discipleship."
New Catholic home offers seniors dignity, leverages public partners
Archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services, working with state, local and federal agencies and banks, has completed the $15 million St. John Neumann Place II, a new senior residence in South Philadelphia.