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Training sessions help local Catholics explain the faith to journalists
Thousands of media professionals are coming to Philadelphia in September for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ visit. They will seek comment from Catholics, so Catholic Voices USA is training people now to articulate Church teachings.
Before World Meeting of Families, parishes prepare for its aftermath
The Philadelphia Archdiocese is offering parishes training programs for faith formation and marriage ministry in anticipation of renewed interest in the Church and more people coming to parishes after the papal visit in September.
Love for Emily: Parish rallies for sick girl, and everyone benefits
St. Mark Parish in Bristol spared no effort to support Emily Dougherty, 10, who received her sister's transplanted bone marrow. “If people doubt the power of prayer, I’d tell them differently,” said the girls’ mother.
Hundreds expected to Man Up for conference
A full lineup of speakers including Archbishop Chaput and Scott Hahn will highlight a day of prayer, support and friendship March 7 for the Man Up Philly Men's Conference, which last year drew 1,400 men.
World Meeting of Families raises $30 million, two-thirds toward goal
The donations will go toward expenses for security, transportation, telecommunications, labor and other needs for the papal visit and four-day congress in September that aims to strengthen families.
Catholic scouting helps boys have fun as they grow into manhood
Father David Friel tells the story of James White of Sellersville, an Eagle Scout who developed self-discipline, learned to hike and cook, became a leader and strengthened his sense of duty to God.
Tracking the ‘lost boys’ of World War I is Philadelphia writer’s mission
Roman Catholic High School graduate Chris Gibbons is on a quest to learn the identities of his school’s alumni who died in the First World War in order to honor their ultimate sacrifice.
La Salle U makes history in naming first female president
Dr. Colleen N. Hanycz, who leads a small women’s college in Canada, will take over as the first woman and the first layperson to lead the 152-year-old university run by the Christian Brothers.
Despite recession and church troubles, fundraiser brings in $125 million
The Heritage of Faith-Vision of Hope campaign raised about half of the funds projected for parishes and needs in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia when launched in 2008, new audited financial statements show.
Archdiocesan goals and results for Heritage of Faith
The following chart shows the allocations and distributions for endowment funds and capital projects of Heritage of Faith-Vision of Hope.