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Archdiocesan priest named top CSS volunteer for work in Chester
Father Anthony Orth, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Norwood, offers his time to serve at the Coffee Club in Chester, a drop-in service for the homeless. He is one of 2,200 volunteers of Catholic Social Services.
Abortion alternative program honors Catholic agencies’ work
Catholic Social Services received two top awards from Real Alternatives, the state government-funded program that provides services to women facing unplanned crisis pregnancies.
At meeting, priests hear of call to show mercy in everyday life
Priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese heard one of their own, Msgr. Thomas Mullin, present a talk on the Biblical foundations of mercy during a workshop for priests focusing on the Year of Mercy.
Say ‘hola’ to your newest fellow Catholics
Adults receiving their sacraments of initiation in the Philadelphia Archdiocese this Easter were mostly Hispanic, as well as Vietnamese. Parishes are gearing RCIA instruction to the families of children in religious education programs.
Earth Day to be observed in ‘Catholic style’
A local focus on the importance of caring for creation and human life created in God's image will precede next week's Earth Day by studying environmental concerns in Pope Francis' encyclical, "Laudato Si."
Event draws attention to ‘voiceless’ religious minorities
Catholic and Christian leaders heard a talk in Philadelphia about global violations of religious freedoms, especially among Christian communities, in a lecture hosted by the American Jewish Committee.
Legion of Mary members renew commitment to Blessed Mother
In churches around the world on Sunday, April 10 -- including St. Eleanor Church in Collegeville -- Legion members repeated in front of the altar, "I am all yours, my Queen and my Mother, and all I have is yours.”
Archbishop Chaput welcomes new church diplomat to the U.S.
The archbishop issued a statement on the naming of Archbishop Pierre as the Vatican's representative to the United States, and thanked the retiring nuncio, Archbishop Vigano, for his help during the papal visit.
Students of 40 Catholic schools display, perform artistic talents
The creative arts are flowering this April as Catholic grade schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese participate in four “Showcases of Excellence” events at four archdiocesan high schools this week and next.
Monthly music fest moves the young, and others, to deeper prayer
A thunderous noise emanates from St. Norbert Parish, Paoli, the first Friday of each month as the Festival of Praise draws Catholic teens and a range of older folks for rousing contemporary music and worship.