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Msgr. Lynn is freed from prison, retrial set for next year
The former secretary for clergy of the Philadelphia Archdiocese served 33 months for his 2012 conviction on a child endangerment charge. Philadelphia DA Seth Williams will retry Msgr. Lynn in a reprise of the landmark trial.
Parish partnership creates ‘culture of inclusion’ in Phila. neighborhood
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, social service organizations, local universities and volunteers support a wide diversity of immigrants in South Philadelphia through language classes, youth programs and a flourishing garden.
Learning of homelessness at the library — not by books, but by men
Some men who used to live on Philadelphia's streets, including the Ben Franklin Parkway, spoke July 26 at a Project HOME forum at the Free Library on that very street. They described the hope in their lives today.
Democrat: To gain seats in Congress, party must make room for pro-lifers
The head of Democrats for Life of America, speaking during her party’s convention in Philadelphia, believes up to a third of Democrats are pro-life but they are abandoning their party.
Phila. Jesuit priest leads prayer at convention for hopeful future
Jesuit Father William Bryon gave an invocation and led more than 20,000 people in prayer Wednesday, July 27 at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on the convention’s penultimate night.
Nuns on the Bus workshops in Philadelphia prompts dialogue on issues
The tour of women religious planned to hold three days of workshops, July 26-28, and then have a rally July 29.
Christians, Jews pray together during Democrats’ convention
Away from the noisy exuberance and sometimes controversy of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, faithful from several traditions gathered at the cathedral basilica to ask God's blessing for America.
Clergy changes announced in archdiocese
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced assignments for five priests and deacons of the Philadelphia Archdiocese July 22.
The long way to World Youth Day: Walking from Rome to Krakow
A group including two men from Philadelphia are ending their three-month-long, 1,200 mile walking pilgrimage from the Vatican to Poland. Like medieval travelers, they've been welcomed by residents and monasteries along the way.
AbbeyFest touts artists’ lineup for September music event
The pop/rock bands Sidewalk Prophets and Stars Go Dim will headline the third annual Catholic music festival AbbeyFest: Faith, Music & Family on Sept. 24, offering young people and their families faith, food and fun.