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Listen up: Local Catholic radio station looks to expand
With two stations in Doylestown and Coatesville, Holy Spirit Radio communicates hope every day, even as it gears up to cover the World Meeting and the papal visit.
Archbishop Ryan H.S. names alum its new principal
Joseph McFadden, a 1997 graduate of Ryan and an English teacher and leader at the Northeast Philadelphia school since 2001, will begin his tenure July 13. He's the first product of the school to become its principal.
Parish expands PREP program to family ministry
St. Norbert Parish in Paoli launched a new family ministry and named Mark Griswold, formerly the head of the parish's youth ministry, to lead the new program.
Top stars and local parishioners will sing for Pope Francis
Thousands will hear Andrea Bocelli, Juanes and the Philadelphia Orchestra sing at the Festival of Families, and members of parish choirs will grace the same stage for the Sept. 27 Mass with Pope Francis.
Jailhouse is ready to rock for Pope Francis
Since family reunification is a goal of the Philadelphia Prison System, the pope's Sept. 27 visit to a city prison with inmates and their families has officials and prisoners excited.
Archdiocese and Catholic teachers’ union agree to new contract
The teachers ratified a new one-year deal June 25. Negotiators for the union and the archdiocese used a simplified process to reach an accord before September.
Public, private events highlight pope’s stay in Philadelphia
See the schedule of papal events in Philadelphia, released by the Holy See, for the two-day visit Sept. 26-27.
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia
UPDATED -- Highlights of the itinerary released today by the Holy See includes a Mass at the cathedral, an address at Independence Hall and a visit with prisoners this September.
Local Catholic publisher wins national awards
Ascension Press’ “Chosen” program for youth faith formation was chosen as Book of the Year recently in Chicago, along with two other top awards.
Catholic Bible conference focuses on the family
The 11th annual national gathering drew more than 1,000 people to Doylestown to study Scripture in a theme tied to the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.