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Catholic, Lutheran partnership to help area’s migrant children
Catholic Social Services will house and teach 12 adolescent boys, referred by Lutheran Children and Family Services in CSS’ Bensalem group homes starting Sept. 1.
Philadelphia’s Ukrainian archbishop, a Knights’ fan, closes convention
The Knights of Columbus' annual gathering ended Aug. 6 in Philadelphia with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Stefan Soroka, who has seen men transformed by their membership.
Knights of Columbus hear of Christian persecution in Middle East
The threat of Christianity's extinction in the region of its birth was a major theme at the Knights' Supreme Convention being held in Philadelphia.
Last Mass at Cardinal Krol Center marks change for special men
More than 250 current and former residents plus family, friends and staff members attended the recent Mass at the archdiocesan home for intellectually disabled men, which will close. They are transitioning into new group cottages.
Philadelphian led Knights of Columbus in remarkable era
As the Knights meet in the city this week, they might note their 20th century leader James Flaherty, who developed the forerunner of U.S.O. canteens and the G.I. Bill for veterans.
Transit plans during papal visit include road closures
Officials on Wednesday described a plan that included shutting portions of the Schuylkill Expressway to cars and outlining a center city "traffic box" during the Sept. 26-27 weekend. Bus transportation appeared the leading option for travelers.
Knights of Columbus open global convention in Philadelphia
Archbishop Chaput celebrated Mass for 2,000 members of the Catholic fraternal organization meeting at the Pa. Convention Center for their 133rd annual gathering, with the theme of family.
Notre Dame grad designs sanctuary for papal Mass
James Lenahan won a nationwide design contest to create the stage for the Festival of Families and the site for Pope Francis' Mass to end his visit to Philadelphia and the U.S. Sept. 26-27.
After seeing the pope in Paraguay, church official comes home
Kathia Arango, director of the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics, described the moving trip to her native country last month to witness the visit of Pope Francis.
Knights of Columbus seek more aid for Middle East’s Christians
The fraternal Catholic organization is launching a televised commercial as part of its fundraising effort, ahead of its international convention in Philadelphia next week.