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Ash Wednesday begins Lenten season
Lent is a time when Christians are called to begin an inner journey of conversion of heart through prayer, fasting and charitable works. See CatholicPhilly.com's Lent 2016 section for tools to help you pray and live deeply these 40 days.
Special visitors see the good work happening in Catholic school
The invited guests for Grandparents Day at Good Shepherd School in Ardsley got an inside look at the polite and helpful students, plus the educational program and faculty, during Catholic Schools Week.
Financial details released for seminary, cemeteries and fundraising
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia released audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, including for Heritage of Faith-Vision of Hope, the Catholic Charities Appeal, and other entities.
Parishes in South Phila. and Delco begin planning process
Annunciation B.V.M., St. Nicholas of Tolentine and St. Rita of Cascia parishes in South Philadelphia, plus Sacred Heart Parish, Clifton Heights and St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Drexel Hill, will plan for sustainability in their areas.
Catholic schools pact extended, as signs of growth sprout
Archbishop Chaput signed a six-year extension this week of the agreement with Faith in the Future Foundation to manage Catholic schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Finances and enrollment have improved since the agreement began in 2012.
Seminary’s vocations’ focus is fun — and it’s working
The Serra Clubs of Philadelphia held a Mardi Gras benefit last weekend with singer Tony Melendez to benefit a priestly vocations program, as St. Charles Seminary continues to see enrollment increases.
They bring mercy to the streets where it’s needed most
Mother of Mercy House is serving addicts, poor working people and the spiritual needs of all in a rough neighborhood of Philadelphia. Two priests and a nun minister not from a big church but a former corner bar in Kensington. See our story and video.
ManUp Philly returns in March with mission to transform men
Organizers of the men's conference hope to re-energize men in their faith, and "be a beacon of hope and strength in their families" and communities. The conference has sparked the formation of 50 new men's groups in the archdiocese.
Catholic Schools Week activities planned across region
See our list of selected activities in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this week through Saturday, Feb. 6. Many schools are focusing on the theme of mercy during this Year of Mercy in the Catholic Church.
Catholic Charities Appeal will expand to benefit more ministries
Archbishop Chaput announced a new goal of $15 million for the annual appeal. The first $10 million raised will go toward serving the poor of the region, while an anticipated $5 million will fund other programs in the archdiocese and parishes.