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Archdiocese releases more audited financial statements
Nine archdiocesan entities, mostly in Catholic social ministry and fundraising, reported on their finances for the 2015-2016 fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. See our presentation of all 20 audited financial statements.
Prayers raised in response to immigrants’ fears of deportation
Catholics from several parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese rallied for a prayer service on Sunday in Bensalem to support immigrants fearing arrest -- as has happened already. People are afraid to leave their homes, said the bishop who led the liturgy.
Archbishop Chaput announces clergy appointments
Changes of assignment were announced for three priests and one deacon on Feb. 28.
‘We must stand together,’ archbishop says after cemetery attack
UPDATED - Archbishop Charles Chaput commented on the destruction of 100 gravestones over the weekend at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia last weekend. He was joined by other faith leaders in the region condemning the vandalism.
Archbishop Chaput lauds repeal of rules for transgender students
Those in "difficult situations" should be able to express them "without infringing on legitimate concerns about privacy and security on the part of all young students and parents,” two bishops said Feb. 24.
In after-school programs, the kids are in good hands
At the 15 Out of School Time programs in Philadelphia run by Catholic Social Services, children have a safe and fun place for homework and play after the school bell rings. Parents have peace of mind while they work.
Statewide award fits entrepreneur-inventors like a glove
A team of four students from Archbishop Wood High School took home honors for their invention of a therapeutic glove for arthritis sufferers. As part of the contest, they also had to raise capital investment through sales pitches.
New Catholic high school scholarship open to 45 students
Academically promising students in need can now apply for a new Howley scholarship to help them attend one of several archdiocesan high schools in and near Philadelphia.
Parish merger meant a chance to serve Phoenixville’s homeless
When St. Ann and Sacred Heart parishes merged at St. Ann's in 2012, the pastor and parishioners formed a separate organization which today uses the former parish hall to shelter the needy on cold nights in Chester County.
Local priest awarded for essay on outreach to pregnant parishioners
Father Gus Puleo, pastor of mostly Hispanic St. Patrick Parish in Norristown, had had enough of burying babies. So he launched a prenatal health clinic for his undocumented parishioners. Seminarians aid the clinic with their Spanish skills.