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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.
The dearly bereaved find help, and new friends, in caring parishioners
For a dozen years Fran Williams has been helping people cope with the death of a loved one in the Bereavement Support Group at Christ the King Parish. People often just listen for weeks before opening up and begin the healing.
Our Lady of Ransom set to merge with Resurrection Parish
The two Northeast Philadelphia parishes will merge at the Resurrection of Our Lord location in Rhawnhurst starting June 19. Their neighborhoods have seen a dramatic decline due to recent demographic changes.
Charismatics come to St. Thomas Parish for prayer, healing
About 100 Catholics gathered for Charismatic Mass and Healing Service May 19 at the Glen Mills church, which also included recitation of the rosary and time for adoration, all set to word and song.
Catholic identity at Archbishop Ryan HS still strong, 50 years on
The largest archdiocesan high school, which welcomed Archbishop Chaput May 19, offers cutting-edge electives unimaginable at its founding in 1967. Many of today's 1,255 students are children of graduates.
Archbishop ordains two new priests for Philadelphia Archdiocese
In a solemn yet joyous ritual last Saturday in the Cathedral, Fathers Matthew Brody and Brian Connolly were ordained. The growing student body of St. Charles Seminary participated, along with family and parish friends.
Study guide for ‘Strangers in a Strange Land’ now available
A new study guide to help deepen one's reflection on Archbishop Charles Chaput’s latest book includes discussion questions based on each of the book’s 12 chapters.
Clergy assignments in archdiocese announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced the first parish assignments for two newly ordained priests plus changes of assignment for 73 priests including parish 19 pastors.
At seminary, Justice Samuel Alito puts focus on religious freedom
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary received a special treat at its graduation ceremony May 17 when the U.S. Supreme Court judge received an honorary degree and gave a speech on religion and the Constitution.