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North Wales parish makes religious ed fun in summer
Children at St. Rose of Lima learned about saints around the world during the Montgomery County parish’s first-ever Vacation Bible School last month.
A new neighbor comes to town
Visitors to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia are witnessing the rise of a massive new Mormon temple located just across the Vine Street Expressway in center city. CatholicPhilly.com looks at the similarities and differences of the two houses of worship.
What is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
As their temple rises in Philadelphia, learn about the history and beliefs of the Mormon religion.
Bishop Thomas reflects on his ministry, looks toward new home in Ohio
It’s not hyperbole to say it. Philadelphia’s loss is definitely Toledo’s gain. Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, an affable and dedicated auxiliary bishop for Philadelphia, prepares to lead the Diocese of Toledo starting Oct.22. He hit the ground running today in Toledo as he was introduced to his diocese.
Bishop’s favorite art work has a providential history
In Bishop Thomas' office is a large bronze bas relief of the crucifixion given to him by Cardinal Foley. The work had been passed down from bishops starting with Bishop Joseph Schrembs -- founding bishop of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio.
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Thomas to head Diocese of Toledo, Ohio
Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Thomas has been named the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Toledo in Ohio. Bishop Thomas held a press conference this morning in Toledo where he will be installed as the diocesan bishop on Oct. 22.
Bishop Thomas greets Toledo Diocese
The following are the remarks of Bishop Daniel E. Thomas at the news conference for his appointment as the eighth bishop of Toledo, Aug. 26 in Toledo, Ohio.
Now it’s easier for children to have a free lunch at school
Nutritional Development Services is helping needy families eliminate the need to fill out paper applications for school meals. The Community Eligibility Provision allows schools with high percentages of qualifying students to provide free breakfast and lunch to all children in the school.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput announced three clergy appointments effective as noted.
Archbishop Chaput hears of suffering in Syria first hand
The Catholic archbishop of Damascus wrote a letter to Philadelphia’s archbishop detailing violence in Syria and an upswing in religious vocations among the young, despite persecution of Christians in the Middle East.