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‘Life changing’ show on Jesus’ death, resurrection coming to area
St. John Bosco Church in Hatboro will host the Broadway-quality musical "The Cross and the Light" for six shows March 8-10. The producer, a Catholic convert, was an atheist until she made a deal with God -- and did he ever deliver.
Worship at ‘Anthem Live’ then have fun in Manayunk
The archdiocese's youth and young adult ministry will host a prayerful event Saturday night, Feb. 24 at St. John the Baptist Church, after which attendees can join a Winter Olympics Bar Crawl for fun and prizes.
Archbishop Chaput comments on Billy Graham’s death
The popular evangelist, who died Feb. 21 at age 99, "reached across denominational lines and inspired millions," said the archbishop, who prayed Graham's example would "lead others to the freedom of Christian discipleship."
New Catholic home offers seniors dignity, leverages public partners
Archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services, working with state, local and federal agencies and banks, has completed the $15 million St. John Neumann Place II, a new senior residence in South Philadelphia.
Man Up Philly expects to draw hundreds of Catholic men March 3
The 10th anniversary of the day-long event of inspirational talks, fellowship among men and multiple opportunities for prayer will take place this year on the campus of Neumann University, Aston.
Young church musicians can earn college scholarship
The deadline is fast approaching for applying for the $1,000 Peter LaManna Excellence in Music Scholarship, presented for the second year by the Association of Church Musicians in Philadelphia.
After latest shooting, we should pray and be angry, archbishop says
"Let's not lie to ourselves that tighter gun restrictions -- as urgent as they now are -- will solve the problem. We've lost our respect for human life on a much broader scale," Archbishop Charles Chaput said in a statement Feb. 15.
Archbishop Chaput announces six clergy appointments
The new changes of assignment for priests and deacons in the Philadelphia Archdiocese affect four parishes and a college chaplaincy.
RISE challenges all men to live ‘fullness of their vocation’ every day
The co-authors of a new program called RISE and their collaborators aim to do nothing less than "awaken today's man."
This Lent, learn ways to turn cold hearts to light of Christ
The Gospel for Feb. 14, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, recalls Jesus' formula for almsgiving, prayer and fasting. See our suggestions for each practice, leading to hearts dispelled of darkness on the journey to Easter.