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Sales of illegal guns, and the boys they kill, focus of city prayer service
A long line of more than 100 T-shirts, symbolizing Philadelphia boys shot to death, stretched out by St. Rita of Cascia Shrine on Broad Street in South Philadelphia, part of a campaign to stop gun violence.
Counselors learn how to help women and men heal after abortion
The Philadelphia Archdiocese hosted a recent day-long Project Rachel program for people who work in counseling and see the deeply painful effects from the choice of abortion for mothers and fathers.
Priest beloved by Philadelphia’s Hispanic Catholics named new auxiliary bishop
In his remarks announcing his appointment by Pope Francis, Bishop-elect Edward Deliman told the Latino parishioners in Spanish that, "I am still Father Eduardo for you (and) I will always be." Learn more about the 69-year-old priest from the people who know him best.
Pat Ciarrocchi receives award named for colleague, Cardinal Foley
The most prominent Catholic member of the laity in the local secular news media for three decades, Ciarrocchi worked with the late cardinal to cover stories in Philadelphia and Rome.
Archbishop Chaput tapped to lead bishops’ efforts on family life
The U.S. Catholic bishops' president named Archbishop Charles Chaput as chair of a group of five bishops, including Bishop Michael Burbidge, studying local implementation of Pope Francis letter on marriage and family life.
Msgr. Edward Deliman named new auxiliary bishop
Pope Francis has named the pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bensalem a new assistant bishop for the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Archbishop Charles Chaput made the announcement May 31.
Bonner students hear of saintly priest who was ‘just like you’
At Msgr. Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, students learned about the wisdom of Augustinian Father Bill Atkinson from those who knew him. The cause for sainthood for the quadriplegic priest is under review.
St. Joe’s Prep raises its cup – for charity
The rugby team out competed other school groups and teams by raising the largest portion of a $10,000 fundraiser to benefit summer feeding programs in Philadelphia, including the 450 sites of Catholic-run NDS.
New priest celebrates first Mass in his home parish
After his ordination on May 21, Father Matthew Windle returned to Sacred Heart Church in Havertown May 22 to celebrate his first liturgy with priests friends and supportive family members and parishioners.
Clergy assignment changes announced for archdiocese
Archbishop Charles Chaput approved changes of assignment for 66 priests and deacons of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. See our list including first assignments for the four new priests ordained May 21.