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Last Mass at Cardinal Krol Center marks change for special men
More than 250 current and former residents plus family, friends and staff members attended the recent Mass at the archdiocesan home for intellectually disabled men, which will close. They are transitioning into new group cottages.
Philadelphian led Knights of Columbus in remarkable era
As the Knights meet in the city this week, they might note their 20th century leader James Flaherty, who developed the forerunner of U.S.O. canteens and the G.I. Bill for veterans.
Transit plans during papal visit include road closures
Officials on Wednesday described a plan that included shutting portions of the Schuylkill Expressway to cars and outlining a center city "traffic box" during the Sept. 26-27 weekend. Bus transportation appeared the leading option for travelers.
Knights of Columbus open global convention in Philadelphia
Archbishop Chaput celebrated Mass for 2,000 members of the Catholic fraternal organization meeting at the Pa. Convention Center for their 133rd annual gathering, with the theme of family.
Notre Dame grad designs sanctuary for papal Mass
James Lenahan won a nationwide design contest to create the stage for the Festival of Families and the site for Pope Francis' Mass to end his visit to Philadelphia and the U.S. Sept. 26-27.
After seeing the pope in Paraguay, church official comes home
Kathia Arango, director of the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics, described the moving trip to her native country last month to witness the visit of Pope Francis.
Knights of Columbus seek more aid for Middle East’s Christians
The fraternal Catholic organization is launching a televised commercial as part of its fundraising effort, ahead of its international convention in Philadelphia next week.
Local Catholic groups benefit as Catholic Foundation grows
In only its second full year, the independent Catholic development organization for Greater Philadelphia is distributing grants as its donors intend: to local ministries in need.
Hundreds rally for life, respect for women in Phila.
More than 200 pro-lifers braved hot and humid weather for a “Women Betrayed” rally July 28 at the Planned Parenthood clinic in center city Philadelphia.
Phila. prisoners will hear pope’s message of mercy
Judging by past practice, Pope Francis will speak of forgiveness and faith when he visits Curran-Fromhold prison on Sept. 27. Such visits have been a priority since he was an archbishop.