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Parishioners celebrate growth in West Chester, 50 years on
SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Chester County welcomed Bishop John McIntyre for a 50th anniversary parish Mass on Sunday, Oct. 15. Carved from existing parishes in 1967, today the strong faith community is "what keeps us together."
Dual celebration marks 50 years for deacons, consecration to Mary
Archbishop Charles Chaput led Sunday's Mass at the cathedral and preached on the two occasions of the 50th anniversary of the permanent diaconate and consecration of the Philadelphia Archdiocese to Our Lady of Fatima.
Catholic parents turn heartache of addiction into hope for others
There were no Catholic programs when two Philadelphia-area parents grappled with their children’s addictions. So they developed their own ministries, and now they are sharing the Catholic Church’s healing mission to deal with today’s leading health crisis. See the latest in CatholicPhilly.com's series on addictions.
Sisters needed new wheels, so donors stepped up for a van
The Little Sisters of the Poor rely on donations for the elderly they serve, and the old van needed to pick up donated food was dying. So Knights of Columbus rallied generous souls and raised the needed money.
Oktoberfest a huge hit for 300 young adults in hip locale
Evangelization through fun and a sense of belonging came off as hoped as Anthem threw a get-to-know-you party with live music, food and drinks for young adults Friday night in the city's Fishtown section.
Unwanted at first, Poor Clare sisters mark 100 years in Philadelphia
The monastery of nuns, located now in Bucks County where Cardinal Justin Rigali celebrated their anniversary Mass, was rejected by the Cincinnati and New York dioceses. But thanks to a Drexel family connection, they flourished in Philadelphia.
Faith in the Future’s CEO will step down at year’s end
Samuel Casey Carter, the first chief executive of the five-year-old foundation credited for stabilizing the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's 17 high schools, will leave Dec. 31.
Prayers for Las Vegas massacre victims at Mass, rosary on Saturday
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will host a Mass on Oct. 7 at 5:15 p.m. and the Archdiocesan Rosary at 7 p.m. to pray for those killed and wounded in America's deadliest mass shooting.
Las Vegas shooting reminds of presence of evil, archbishop says
Archbishop Charles Chaput issued a statement Oct. 2 on the mass shooting overnight that killed more than 50 people and left some 500 wounded. The terror was "a stark reminder of the fragility of life," he said.
Seeing the changes of 175 years, St. Peter Parish still welcomes all
Originally founded for German-speaking Catholics in Philadelphia's Fishtown section, today Spanish-speaking faithful call the parish home, where baptisms outnumber funerals. A big celebration is planned for Oct. 15.