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“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.
Teens make a strong showing at annual pro-life event
Among the crowd of 1,200 veteran pro-lifers were 300 high school students at the 33rd annual Stand Up for Life dinner Nov. 22. It honored individuals making a public witness for life and featured speaker Damon Owens.
Cardinal Dolan of New York leads novena at Miraculous Medal Shrine
The cardinal, a classmate of the shrine's Vincentian priest director, celebrated Mass during the annual Solemn Novena to the Blessed Mother at the shrine in Germantown. Mary, the cardinal said, "will never, ever let you down.”
Archbishop’s statement on education tax credits
A Pennsylvania department's refusal to authorize contributions toward tax credits may jeopardize tuition assistance for thousands of students. In a statement, Archbishop Charles Chaput urges people to act and ask the governor to support the tax credit authorizations.
Global head of Ukrainian Catholic Church thanks U.S. faithful in Philadelphia
In a visit to the Ukrainian Cathedral in Philadelphia Nov. 15, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk celebrated Mass, blessed new mosaics and a bell tower, and thanked Catholics for their vital support of Eastern churches.
Archbishop Chaput comments on Paris attacks
The archbishop issued a statement on Nov. 14 following the Friday night terrorist attacks in the French capital.