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Christians in Middle East face grim reality, Villanova speakers say
The university hosted an international conference this week on religious minorities in the Holy Land. Panelists described the complex causes of Christian diaspora including the 2003 Iraq War. Peaceful resolution may take a generation to enact, said one speaker with local ties.
Catholic young adults in Montco talk it up with Archbishop Chaput
The Theology on Tap event at a Lansdale watering hole featured a Q&A with the archbishop, who recently returned from meetings in Rome on engaging the talents of young people to proclaim the Gospel.
Archdiocese casts ‘halo’ on Phila. region of at least $4.2 billion, report says
A new study presented Nov. 30 at Penn estimates the economic impact of the Catholic Church's service to the region. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's service "always has a deeper religious purpose," Archbishop Chaput said in his address.
Miraculous Medal Shrine draws diverse faithful for prayers
The shrine in Germantown hosts Masses in English and Spanish, space for private prayers and of course, novenas for many needs. Christians from across the Philadelphia region come to offer their prayers to God through Mary.
City’s religious leaders confront Americans’ bigotry against Muslims
With anti-Muslim incidents and rhetoric on the rise, Catholics with the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia and in parishes show respect and solidarity with members of the 55 mosques in this region.
These Christmas cards help feed the poor in our midst
Archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services is offering alternative Christmas cards that remind what Christmas is all about, and also support NDS’ outreach to the poor through the Community Food Program.
Bishop Shanahan HS collects $10K for Haiti relief and feeds local families
Students of the Downingtown archdiocesan high school made meal bags for 30 area families and candy for soldiers in Afghanistan. The school was also honored by Catholic Relief Services for its support of the global poor.
Pope John Paul II High School students feed 130 families
The Thanksgiving holiday was a bit brighter after students of the Catholic high school in Royersford collected $6,000, shopped for full turkey dinners and delivered them to parishes and groups to aid the hungry.
Big crowd could have watched Eagles’ game, but they stood up for life instead
Some 1,300 pro-life Catholics defied conventional wisdom -- don't schedule a fundraiser while the Eagles are playing -- and packed a hotel for the annual Stand Up for Life Dinner Nov. 20 to benefit the area's largest pro-life organization.
Farrell named Barry Award winner for work on historic papal visit to city
Donna Crilley Farrell, who served as executive director for the World Meeting of Families and the visit by Pope Francis in 2015, accepted the highest award of the American Catholic Historical Society Nov. 18.