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Delco parish offers way to get spiritually fit at the gym
Don’t Sweat the Faith, a program of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Media and a local gym, combines cross-fit workouts with Bible-based faith sharing. "This is like gold in terms of ministry," said a young priest leading it.
Local immigration expert advises how to enforce laws, welcome strangers with love
Father Thomas Betz worked on immigration issues for years in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Answering eight key questions from CatholicPhilly.com, he explains that an open U.S. border would be chaos but low-skill immigrants should get visas, now unavailable, to do the work needed in America.
Talks for young adults look at love, responsibility, sexuality
The first in a five-week series for singles and couples in their 20s and 30s is examining St. John Paul II's teachings on Thursday nights at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Biggest-yet men’s conference shows faith alive and growing
About 1,300 men, 100 more than last year, came to St. Joseph's University March for the ninth annual Man Up Philly. Their numbers and enthusiasm gave the impression the church is not in decline, if you know where to look.
Black Catholics, white Catholics take unflinching look at racism
At the first of three planned discussions, Catholics from several parishes came to St. Raymond Parish Feb. 28 to challenge their personal prejudices and society's presumptions in order to build racial harmony.
It’s Lent again, and time for deeper prayer, giving and fasting
The 24 Hours for the Lord initiative begun by Pope Francis returns this Lent in parishes across the Philadelphia Archdiocese. See an interactive map and many resources for Catholics on their Lenten journey.
Archdiocese releases more audited financial statements
Nine archdiocesan entities, mostly in Catholic social ministry and fundraising, reported on their finances for the 2015-2016 fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. See our presentation of all 20 audited financial statements.
Prayers raised in response to immigrants’ fears of deportation
Catholics from several parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese rallied for a prayer service on Sunday in Bensalem to support immigrants fearing arrest -- as has happened already. People are afraid to leave their homes, said the bishop who led the liturgy.
Archbishop Chaput announces clergy appointments
Changes of assignment were announced for three priests and one deacon on Feb. 28.
‘We must stand together,’ archbishop says after cemetery attack
UPDATED - Archbishop Charles Chaput commented on the destruction of 100 gravestones over the weekend at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia last weekend. He was joined by other faith leaders in the region condemning the vandalism.