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Enjoy the summer break
Archbishop Chaput offers good wishes to the Catholic school students, families and teachers on the last day of school, June 17.
English martyrs’ relics at cathedral put focus on religious freedom
Marking the Fortnight for Freedom, in Philadelphia the relics of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher will be displayed during liturgies June 25-26 to recall today's challenges to religious liberty.
Orlando shooting’s youngest victim memorialized at West Catholic HS
Akyra Murray had emerged as a standout student and basketball star at West Catholic Preparatory High School. Before she could begin college this fall, she was killed in the worst mass shooting in American history.
Bucks County parish set for grand Padre Pio Festival
St. Bede Parish in Holland not only plans to host an Italian priest, whose family knew St. Pio well, to celebrate Mass and other services, they are also planning a big parish party for everyone June 25-26.
Young adult groups fill need for faith formation and support
A group for Catholic young adults in Chester County is one of 18 such in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where members find various activities and a place to talk about their faith and help one another.
Regina Coeli Academy hosts big-name speakers to boost classical education
The group of four Catholic schools, with a high school program opening in the fall, hosted 400 people for a fundraiser in which Laura Ingraham and Raymond Arroyo spoke, along with a talented eighth grader.
Sacred Heart, southern-most parish in archdiocese, marks 100 years
Archbishop Chaput helped lead the centennial celebration in Oxford, Chester County. Long ago before there was a parish, Catholics reserved the Eucharist in their home. Today they welcome Hispanic newcomers.
Catholics responding as sex abuse lawsuit bill begins path in Senate
The Pennsylvania bill that would allow civil lawsuits on past child sexual abuse enters an important new phase on Monday as the Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings. Catholics have been contacting their senators on the matter.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced five appointments for priests in the Philadelphia Archdiocese June 10.
Night out for a Phillies’ game next week helps those in need
Ticket sales for the Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays game June 16 will benefit the annual Catholic Charities Appeal and its work to support 180 local church ministries. See our special link to purchase tickets.