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Social services’ leader named to head archdiocese’s outreach ministries
James Amato has been named secretary for Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, effective Jan. 1. He succeeds Joseph Sweeney Jr., who is retiring.
St. Patrick students study a multi-course STREAM of water
The Catholic school in Malvern adopted a month-long curriculum to study water and its connection across disciplines such as science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math. In addition to hands-on activities, they raised money and awareness.
Blessed Teresa parishioners focus on performing Corporal Works of Mercy
Father Paul Brandt, pastor of Blessed Teresa Parish in Limerick, has challenged his parishioners "to perform one intentional work of mercy as a spiritual preparation for Christmas." The good works and prayers will continue through the Year of Mercy.
Children enjoy festivities at Archbishop’s Christmas Party
Approximately 500 children were treated to Polar Express-themed entertainment during the Archbishop’s Christmas Benefit on Dec. 17 at the Sheraton Hotel. More than $300,000 was raised to support archdiocesan outreach programs throughout the year.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia releases additional financial statements
On Dec. 18, the Archdiocese released audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 for the Office of Catholic Education, Catholic Health Care Services and Nutritional Development Services and St. John Vianney Center.
Goya donates 50,000 pounds of food to Nutritional Development Services
Nutritional Development Services will receive a shipment of 50,000 pounds of food from Goya Foods this weekend. The company is making the donation in honor of Pope Francis' visit to the United States.
St. Lucy Day School celebrates 60th anniversary
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated a Mass on Dec. 14 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments. The school is located at Holy Innocents Parish along with the Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf.
Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Father Gus Puleo, pastor of St. Patrick Parish, shares the story of Juan Diego and his experience with the Blessed Mother appearing to him in 1531 in northwestern Mexico. The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated Dec. 12.
Philadelphia representative reflects on ‘Gaudium et spes’ conference
Bethany Welch shares her experience of attending a conference in Rome to commemorate the 50th anniversary of "Gaudium et spes" ("Joy and Hope").
Advent season opens with live manger scene at Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School
Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School in Northeast Philadelphia opened the Advent season with a live Nativity scene, complete with a llama, goat and sheep, as well as the Holy Family, shepherds, angels and kings.