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Global head of Ukrainian Catholic Church thanks U.S. faithful in Philadelphia
In a visit to the Ukrainian Cathedral in Philadelphia Nov. 15, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk celebrated Mass, blessed new mosaics and a bell tower, and thanked Catholics for their vital support of Eastern churches.
Archbishop Chaput comments on Paris attacks
The archbishop issued a statement on Nov. 14 following the Friday night terrorist attacks in the French capital.
Catholic site transforms from closed school to senior housing
Archbishop Charles Chaput blessed the new Nativity B.V.M. Place, providing 63 senior-living apartments in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, in what had once been a thriving school. Some of its former students may live there.
Archdiocesan finances inching closer to the black
Just-released audited financial statements issued by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Financial Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 show continued improvement, with the deficit of $17 million three years ago down to around $700,000.
Hispanic families enjoy day of fun and prayer at St. Charles Seminary
With music, games, food and more, the day was more enjoyment than discernment. But organizers hope the event for 150 families will demystify the idea of a priestly vocation for young Latino men.
Author, whose husband shot 10 Amish kids, speaks on forgiveness
Marie Monville, author of a book on the West Nickel Mines School shooting, told 400 people at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield about the forgiveness offered by the Amish community, and the grace of God, in the tragedy's aftermath.
Sounds as good as it looks: Choral concerts showcase cathedral’s acoustics
Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul provides unparalleled purity of sound. It will be maximized in a series of concerts with world-renowned choirs beginning this Saturday night with a group providing a 16th century form of surround sound.
Philadelphian represents U.S. at Vatican
Bethany Welch, director of the Aquinas Center in South Philadelphia, represented the United States in Rome this week to mark the 50th anniversary of Gaudium et Spes, the Vatican II document on the church in the modern world.
Four local Catholic organizations receive grants
The Community Center at Visitation, St. Gabriel School, St. Martin de Porres School and the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center (PAHRC) got sizable grants from the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.
St. Peter Parish plans Mass to honor military veterans
The Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts and other ministries are hosting a program Nov. 8 at the Chester County parish to offer respect for Americans who put their lives on the line, past and present.