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Funds sought this weekend for victims of Louisiana flooding
For all Masses Sept. 17-18, all parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are invited to contribute to a special collection to support the victims of recent flooding in Louisiana where thousands of families have been displaced.
Pep rally kicks off new school year in archdiocese
Some Catholic school students weren’t in school on Friday morning, Sept. 9, but instead they closed 18th Street in Philadelphia and cheered from the steps of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in a raucous rally.
Clergy changes noted in archdiocese
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced assignment changes for three priests Sept. 12.
Ladies, need a break? This Catholic conference could be it
Women seeking a day of rest and spiritual renewal should register soon for the Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
AbbeyFest offers strong lineup of music, faith and fun for thousands
A rock concert that also includes confessions, eucharistic adoration and Mass is ready at Abbey Faith and Music Festival, a day-long event for all ages at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Assignment changes announced for local clergy
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced appointments for six priests and one permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
‘Cathletics’ joins Olympics with faith education for kids at Bible camp
St. Helena Parish in Blue Bell held a summertime camp focusing on lessons from Scripture and the saints. Between the 98 children and 46 adult volunteers of all ages, the camp built community for the whole parish.
Mother Teresa: The saint among us
The holy founder of the Missionaries of Charity, who will be canonized a saint by Pope Francis Sept. 4, visited her sisters in the Philadelphia region several times. She left lasting memories that continue to inspire the people she met.
Archdiocesan priests elect new deans
Of the 12 deaneries, or regions, of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, four will have new leadership, the result of recent elections among priests. Two new representatives were also selected for the Council of Priests.
Day of Prayer for Peace coming Sept. 9 on feast of St. Peter Claver
Archbishop Charles Chaput invites all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to observe a national day of prayer in response to racially charged shootings in American cities this year.