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Local Catholics praise papal tome on environment
From Archbishop Chaput to Sister Mary Scullion to a moral theology professor at St. Charles Seminary, Catholic leaders are weighing in with their initial reflections on a papal document that is already one of the most discussed encyclicals issued in modern times.
Catholic food pantry offers choices, just like a store
Hungry clients of the Norristown pantry are stretching their food budgets thanks to a donor-supported renovation. More than 8,000 people received food there in the first three months of this year.
One-of-a-kind senior center opens in Souderton
The archdiocesan Catholic center in Montgomery County, dedicated this week, cares for physically disabled seniors in a country setting.
Archbishop offers prayers in wake of South Carolina shooting
Archbishop Charles Chaput said he was "deeply saddened by the mass murder that occurred at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina last evening." See his full statement.
Archbishop Chaput reflects on ‘Laudato Si’
See the statement of the archbishop on the encyclical by Pope Francis on environmental concerns released today, June 18.
Couple sees NaProTechnology as best way to conceive
Like many couples, when Betsy and John Scafidi had trouble conceiving, they found true hope and healing with NaProTechnology.
Coming to Philadelphia? Plan ahead, be patient
Planners with the city, regional agencies and the World Meeting of Families advise making early transportation plans for the visit of Pope Francis. SEPTA outlined plans for traveling by train to the events.
Parish growth is a gift of faith, and I-95
The construction of the highway decimated Philadelphia neighborhoods, but led to the growth of one Bucks County parish, St. John the Evangelist in Morrisville, which celebrates its 50th year.
Pope John Paul II HS names new principal
James Meredith, a longtime Archbishop Ryan administrator, will lead the archdiocesan high school in Royersford. He succeeds a religious sister serving in Catholic education for 54 years.
Three deteriorating churches set to close
Catholic churches in Olney, Linwood and Bridgeport, which had operated as worship sites after merging with neighboring parishes, will be closed July 15.