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Archbishop Chaput celebrates Mass on saintly predecessor’s feast
On St. John Neumann's feast day Jan. 5, the archbishop called for justice on the issue of immigration. After Mass, people venerated the remains of Philadelphia's fourth bishop beneath the altar at St. Peter the Apostle Church.
Archbishop offers prayers for Mayor Kenney
Read the archbishop's prayer that he gave at the inauguration of Philadelphia's new mayor, and the investiture of City Council, on Monday, Jan. 4 in Philadelphia.
Christmas cheer: Lost dog shows up at midnight Mass
A heartbroken family and their town saw hearts renewed and prayers answered when the pet dog of a visiting family was found by police at St. Mark Church in Bristol. The 4-year-old sheltie had been missing for days.
B.V.M. Parish’s sermons in art show divine mercy at work
Four parishioner-artists at the Darby parish expressed what the Year of Mercy means to them. Now anyone worshiping at the Delaware County church can use the art works to deepen their devotion and live with mercy.
Msgr. Lynn’s conviction overturned, court calls for new trial
Pennsylvania Superior Court said Dec. 22 that trial evidence of decades of clergy sexual abuse predating the tenure of the former archdiocesan clergy official unfairly prejudiced the jury that convicted him in 2012.
Archbishop Chaput’s Christmas greeting
Listen to Archbishop Charles Chaput's message for the Christmas season and the new year, during the Year of Mercy.
Hearts and doors opened to Year of Mercy at Drexel Shrine
More than 300 worshipers of various backgrounds and ages filled the pews for Mass Dec. 18 as the Holy Door was opened at the St. Katharine Drexel Shrine in Bensalem, part of a jubilee year celebration in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Pastor of St. Bridget Parish is placed on leave
Father Steven Harris, pastor of St. Bridget Parish in Philadelphia, has been suspended because of “concerns regarding his suitability for ministry,” according to the Philadelphia Archdiocese. After a separate probe in 2011, the priest was cleared for ministry in 2012.
Social services’ leader named to head archdiocese’s outreach ministries
James Amato has been named secretary for Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, effective Jan. 1. He succeeds Joseph Sweeney Jr., who is retiring.
St. Patrick students study a multi-course STREAM of water
The Catholic school in Malvern adopted a month-long curriculum to study water and its connection across disciplines such as science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math. In addition to hands-on activities, they raised money and awareness.