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The hardest talk: Racism in parishes
The recent discussion on the prejudices people carry into parish life, which often are swept under the rug, were discussed openly at the final session in a four-part series on racism this year in archdiocesan parishes.
After K-12 in Catholic schools, quadruplets choose Catholic colleges
Elizabeth, Alexandra, Sarah and Richard are moving on from their Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood to Philadelphia-area universities, thanks to the many sacrifices of their proud parents.
Villanova University conference explores intersection of faith and sports
Approved by the Vatican and hosted by Villanova and the Big East Conference, the panel last week looked at how sports is a universal language in a divided world, among other topics.
In model of Jesus, new deacons come to serve the church
Twelve men were ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Philadelphia Archdiocese on Saturday, June 10 by Archbishop Charles Chaput, who explained the roots of deacons in the Bible.
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.