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West Chester U students chat about life, family issues with archbishop
During an evening visit March 23, Archbishop Chaput got to know some of the students who attend the university's Newman Center. He answered questions about homosexuality, contraception and the importance of family.
Mass for persons with disabilities reminds of new life to come
Archbishop Chaput, who celebrated the annual Mass last Saturday, was among several participants who recognized the gifts of persons with disabilities and the hope that "they are all going to heaven."
Faithful of Bucks County reach out and feed homeless neighbors
The homeless and others down on their luck receive good food and necessary toiletries once a month at St. John Parish in Morrisville, part of an interfaith network of congregations serving residents in their area.
As Passover nears, archbishop writes to Jewish community
Archbishop Charles Chaput pledged the "prayerful solidarity" of area Catholics with the local Jewish community ahead of Passover, observed this year from March 30 to April 7.
Cardinal Burke to head speakers on marriage at Cathedral
The retired archbishop of St. Louis and two other speakers will lead a day of study and prayer to rediscover the truth of marriage on Saturday, April 21 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Sacred art presentation deepens prayer at St. Isaac Jogues
The parish in Wayne hosted a March 22 talk by Philadelphia artist Kate Capato, who displayed several faith-based works designed to inspire contemplation.
Retreat at St. Stanislaus Parish looks at poverty rooted in Christ
At a Communion and Liberation retreat March 17, Father Philip Forlano challenged participants to rethink their Lenten sacrifices as prayers to Christ that ask him to transform us through his presence.
‘The Holy Spirit is at work’ in St. Andrew’s 200 outreach volunteers
Six teams each with up to 40 volunteer parishioners go out to meet whatever needs they find in the Newtown, Bucks County community, especially the elderly. The scale of the HOPE program is vast, but so is the faith of its lay members.
Hundreds of runners take to Havertown’s streets for Shamrock Shuffle
Some 450 runners raised thousands of dollars March 17 for Sacred Heart Parish in Delaware County. The seventh annual race benefits upgrades at the school gymnasium while bringing the community together.
Philadelphia halts foster care referrals to Catholic Social Services
Calling city partnerships with organizations that do not place foster children with gay people discriminatory, the city has ceased referring new child placements with Catholic and Christian agencies. CSS hopes the partnership will resume.