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New deacons receive parish assignments
The 12 permanent deacons ordained June 10 will serve in archdiocesan parishes, Archbishop Chaput announced, joining other clergy assignment changes.
Philly native priest still saving lives, souls in Korea after 57 years
Growing up in St. Callistus Parish, Maryknoll Father Gerard Hammond has found strength in the Korean people of both North and South. At 83 he leads teams into the North to treat tuberculosis patients.
For 20th year, 5K race keeps St. Dorothy Parish running
The annual race through the streets of Drexel Hill, which stepped off June 3, raises up to $15,000 for the Delaware County parish. John Pickhaver Jr., son of a race co-founder, was the overall winner.
New permanent deacons prepare for ordination
Twelve men will be ordained permanent deacons by Archbishop Charles Chaput for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 10. See our biographies for all the men.
Archbishop: In ‘post-Christian world’ fidelity, charity, truth stand out
In an interview with an Australian journalist, Archbishop Charles Chaput explores themes from his new book, "Strangers in a Strange Land," especially the crisis of faith and the ongoing work of Christians.
Getting fit with Mary by combining rosary with stretches
People at SoulCore classes, offered by a Catholic woman in Fairmount, don't use yoga poses but instead stretching and strengthening exercises while praying the rosary.
At priests’ gathering, they hear about power of humility
Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, Scotland addressed archdiocesan priests at their biennial convocation in Hershey last week, confirming their priestly identity and role in today's world.
Roman Catholic HS to expand campus with new arts center
The center city Philadelphia high school broke ground May 30 on a new arts facility, the first phase of a $25 million expansion geared to enhance the offerings for the school whose enrollment remains strong.
Graduations set for 17 archdiocesan Catholic high schools
The archdiocesan schools are in the midst of celebrating baccalaureate Masses and commencement exercises for the class of 2017 -- see our full list. Congratulations all graduates!
Bishop DeSimone recalls his role in major WWII battle for Italy
73 years ago, the young Sergeant Louis DeSimone was with the U.S. Army group that liberated Rome on June 5 after a campaign of heavy fighting. Now 95, the retired auxiliary bishop tells about his service and its link to his vocation.