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Statement issued on incident at Al Aqsa Islamic Society and School
The Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia and the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia (RLC) issued a joint statement Dec. 8 in support of the Al Aqsa Islamic Society and School.
The relevance of ‘Gaudium et spes’ continues 50 years later
The Pastoral Constitution "Gaudium et spes" (The Joy and the Hopes), ratified during the Second Vatican Council 50 years ago, continues to be a source of guidance and inspiration for the Church today.
Seminary rings in holidays with annual Christmas concert
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary held its annual open house and Christmas concert Dec. 6.
Mixed reaction to church closure in Bucks County
While the founding members of Immaculate Conception B.V.M. Parish in Levittown are sad about the closure of their church, they are grateful for the warm welcome by members of Queen of the Universe Parish. To facilitate the merger, Father Michael Hennelly, pastor to the New Queen of the Universe Parish, has been working with a transition team comprised of members of both parish communities.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia announces closure of worship sites in Bucks and Montgomery counties
Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Immaculate Conception B.V.M. Church in Levittown and St. Gertrude Church in Conshocken will no longer serve as worship sites and will close as Roman Catholic Churches.
“Called by Name” campaign yields positive response
All parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia participated in the "Called by Name: A Future Full of Hope” campaign which gave parishioners the opportunity to recommend young men who could be potential candidates to enter St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Christmas cards support food cupboards, soup kitchens
Support local food cupboards and soup kitchens by purchasing Alternative Christmas cards from Nutritional Development Services.
Archbishop Chaput responds to shootings in San Bernadino, Calif.
Archbishop Charles Chaput issued a statement on Dec. 3 about the recent shootings in San Bernardino, Calif.
Mural signed by Pope Francis dedicated at future home of St. Malachy School
Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre blessed the outdoor mural, “The Sacred Now: Faith and Family in the 21st Century," at the site of the future St. Malachy School on Nov. 30. The 4,239 square foot mural, signed by Pope Francis during his Philadelphia visit in September, is part of the Mural Arts Program in the city.
Cursillo Movement marks 50 years in Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Cursillo Movement in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia commemorates its 50th anniversary of helping Catholics renew their faith and live the Gospel message in their daily lives. A Mass, which is open the public, will be celebrated Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church in Northeast Philadelphia.