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To teach better, 900 catechists spend day sharing their faith
The annual Catechist Convocation Saturday in Radnor had its largest turnout ever. About a third were Catholic school teachers and the remainder PREP teachers, all of whom learned how to better share their faith.
Students see aid continuing as Catholic school closes
Financial factors are forcing St. Francis de Sales School in Lenni, Delaware County, to close. But under a transition plan, students could receive up to $2,000 in tuition aid at a nearby Catholic school next year.
Clergy changes announced in archdiocese
The Philadelphia Archdiocese noted two special ministry assignments and a new parochial administrator for St. Ignatius Parish in Yardley.
Joy of Socks thrills homeless people, and the man who gives them
Tom Costello had a phobia of street people. But when he gave a pair of socks to a homeless woman and she hugged him in gratitude, he had an epiphany and started a vital new charity.
More local Catholic churches join 24 Hours for the Lord this weekend
In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to date, 59 parishes will participate, more than double the number from a week ago. Catholic churches worldwide are opening their doors for prayers this Friday night and Saturday.
Catholic school’s $300K grant gets students ready for college
SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia won a grant to use academic data and better teacher training to raise student performance. Common Core Standards are in, "tracking" of classes is out.
New truck brings food from ‘burbs to homeless men’s bellies
A grant from the Maguire Foundation and the Philadelphia Archdiocese is helping St. John's Hospice get casseroles from families in 47 parishes to the center city shelter, and the 350-400 men it serves every day.
Catholic young adults feed the homeless, and listen to them
A new arrival to Philadelphia from the Bronx is rallying fellow young adults to hit the streets for the "Jesus Run," a monthly outreach with food and other items. The best part, they say, is talking with homeless people.
Teens enjoy prayerful, fun Generation Phaith rally
About 200 teenagers came together last Saturday at Cardinal O'Hara High school for the annual day of inspiring talks, hands-on activities and prayer, sponsored by the archdiocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
Shanahan students take on four weeks of fasting to ‘live simply’
Global Awareness Month is wrapping up at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, where students fasted and refrained from the Internet and other media to live in solidarity with less fortunate people.