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Strong-willed American woman remains saintly role model
You may know plenty about St. Katharine Drexel, but do you know about another 19th century Philadelphian, Cornelia Connolly? Her marriage was like a soap opera, but the Catholic convert held firmly to her faith.
Summit examines long-term effects of abortion on women’s health
The pro-life education day July 15 featured a screening and discussion of a film representing an unusual collaboration by individuals with opposing stances on abortion.
Area Catholic teens hit the road to help the needy out of state
Youths from the high school youth group at St. Pius X Parish in Broomall and Pope John Paul II High School gave up their July 4 holiday week for a mission work trip to Massachusetts.
Parish’s seniors stage St. John Paul’s play on marriage
At Old St. Joseph Parish in Philadelphia, the eldership group (senior citizens) organized the play as an alternative to trips to the shore. It's a senior activity with a spiritual component, connecting art with contemplation.
St. Joseph’s U receives $50 million gift from loyal alum
James Maguire, class of 1958, and his wife gave the largest donation in St. Joseph's history. The gift will support scholarships, education for Catholic school teachers and a program to study the insurance field.
Donors to Catholic Charities Appeal continue centuries of service
Catholics first supported their neighbors in need 220 years ago in Philadelphia. Last year, the annual appeal passed the mark of $10 million raised -- for the fourth consecutive year.
Clerical assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput named a new pastor and parochial vicar for one parish and indicated other changes for a priest and permanent deacon, effective July 17.
How we got here: Ancient painkillers lead to new epidemic
Overdoses from legal opioid drugs and illegal heroin have formed a deadly health crisis in places like Philadelphia's Kensington section, resulting in broken families and fractured communities.
Addicts find shelter, and mercy, in former city church
The former Ascension of Our Lord Church, closed and sold years ago, became a squalid stop for the city's heroin addicts. But the ministers at Mother of Mercy House are lighting the path to recovery.
Church program helps refugees escape oppression, resettle in America
Catholic Social Services is leading local Catholics' welcome of a Ukrainian family, a Nigerian man and youths from Central American and Central Africa. The prosperity of Liberians points to the success of the church's work.