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Catholic Bible conference focuses on the family
The 11th annual national gathering drew more than 1,000 people to Doylestown to study Scripture in a theme tied to the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.
Francis Fund helps the poor and answers pope’s call
Pope Francis wants everyone to care for the poor, and a new fund named for him will help do just that in Philadelphia before his visit this fall.
Philadelphia parishioners pray for end to racial hatred
At Bible studies in four parishes this week, prayers were raised by many Catholics, including some with ties to victims of the shootings at a South Carolina church.
Archbishop Chaput reacts to marriage ruling
Read Archbishop Chaput's statement on the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage
Local theologian offers 14-facet view on encyclical
Redemptorist Father Dennis Billy, a moral theologian at St. Charles Seminary, describes points that readers of Laudato Si should remember.
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.