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Bucks Co. parish tackles addiction head-on at annual event
St. Thomas Aquinas in Croydon hosted dozens Sept. 13 mobilizing against rising levels of substance abuse, and overdose deaths. It's an area "where the church needs to be," said the organizer.
Phila.-based Trinitarian sisters continue work for poor, immigrants
Since the 1920s the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity have had social outreach as their chief focus, especially in poor neighborhoods and prisons. Lay participation has been a constant from the beginning.
Indian Catholics celebrate unity of worship, culture at annual event
At the Indian Catholic Heritage Day at St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church in Philadelphia, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, papal nuncio to the U.S., joined faithful from across the region honoring their Catholic faith traditions.
Hundreds pray at Cathedral for healing of sex abuse crisis
Drawn by "sorrow and anger" over the latest clergy sexual abuse scandals, lay Catholics, priests and religious gathered last Friday night at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to pray for victims and church leaders.
Sisters acclimate newly arrived women, children to life in America
The IHM Family Literacy Center, at its new home in Coatesville, Chester County, helps immigrants from Latin America learn English and life skills. Overwhelmed at first, during the program they blossom.
Composer with deep faith and local roots writes ‘Tolton’ soundtrack
Tony Manfredonia, a graduate of two area Catholic schools, wrote the music for a new drama about the first African American priest and saint in the making. Whether composing for video games or Sunday Mass, he starts with faith.
Marking 150 years, Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media, is serious about outreach
"The Hands of Christ" is a motto and a mission taken up by members of the Delaware County parish, who welcomed Archbishop Chaput Sept. 8 for an anniversary Mass to one of the archdiocese's prettiest churches.
Aging gracefully: Partnership helps seniors remain in homes
Catholic Housing and Community Services of the archdiocese is offering seniors in-home support with St. Mary Medical Center in Bucks County. One tangible result is fewer repeat visits to the hospital.
Pilgrims flock to Ukrainian Catholic Church in abandoned Pa. town
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church is the last of seven Catholic churches in Centralia, now a virtual ghost town due to its poisonous mine fire. The church stands as a testament to faith in tough times and places.
Jesus set to headline at fifth annual AbbeyFest
The Sept. 22 faith and music festival at Daylesford Abbey will feature performances by several Christian artists, along with prayer, confession, Mass and eucharistic adoration.