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Archbishop brings fellowship, ‘word of Jesus’ to Phila. prisoners
When Archbishop Charles Chaput visited the sprawling Curran-Fromhold prison Dec. 18, assured the inmates they are not forgotten. His message of hope was not lost on his grateful listeners.
At home for disabled youths, $10K helps them feel ‘like any other kid’
A fund drive by the Catholic Charities Appeal on #GivingTuesday will help St. Edmond’s Home to buy equipment aiding children with profound physical challenges. There was reason to rejoice when a $10,870 check was presented -- see our video.
States bring lawsuit challenging religious exemption to mandate
A federal court in Philadelphia heard oral arguments Dec. 14 in a suit that aims to take away the exemption granted to the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious employers allowing them to refuse to cover contraceptives for their employees.
Archdiocese releases financial info on nearly a dozen church entities
Following last month's release of audited financial statements for its Office for Financial Services, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia released 14 additional statements Dec. 15 for operations concerning human services, education and cemeteries.
Bill to ban dismemberment abortions in Pa. sails through House
A bill that had previously passed in the Senate was approved Dec. 12 by a vote of 121-70 in the Republican-controlled state House of Representatives. Pro-lifers lauded the bill's bipartisan support -- watch a video after the vote.
On busy city street, this reminder of Jesus’ birth can’t be missed
For the 20th year, a display of the Nativity creche will catch the eye of commuters going by Logan Square in Philadelphia. It was blessed Dec. 13 and supported in song by children who well understood the real meaning of Christmas.
$350,000 gift to Holy Family U one of university’s largest ever
Holy Family alumna Marianne Clisham Harrington donated her New York property to the university's School of Education Dec. 8. She had previously endowed a scholarship for education students in need.
Among new clergy assignments, one priest heading to Rome
An archdiocesan pastor and senior official will begin service at the Holy See next year, Archbishop Chaput announced, along with several other changes of assignment in the archdiocese.
Seminary opens its doors, welcomes hundreds for sacred music
The 30th annual Christmas concert at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, featuring sacred choral and instrumental music, capped a day in which Catholics came to tour the grand buildings in Wynnewood and meet the seminarians.
Operation Bundle Up keeps kids warm, stretches family budgets
Catholic Community Services led a drive to give 780 winter coats to needy Northeast Philadelphia families last Saturday. Read and hear CCS staff describe the rising need for children's coats and the joy of giving them.