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Catholic teachers and archdiocese closer to new contract
The Philadelphia Archdiocese and the Association of Catholic Teachers reached a tentative agreement June 12. The 625 members of the union have yet to approve the deal.
Two local events focus on religious liberty
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will host events this month in support of the national Fortnight for Freedom campaign that urges respect for religious freedom.
How to plan a liturgy for 2 million people
The music and choirs are ready, and Communion hosts and vessels are on order for the Masses of the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis' visit this September.
Father Chuck’s Challenge to dedicate 1,000th home
A 12-member group will travel to Nicaragua for the dedication on June 15-20.
Paoli witnesses Corpus Christi procession and festivities
St. Norbert Parish celebrated its patron's feast day and the feast of Corpus Christi with a eucharistic procession through the streets followed by Mass and a parish picnic last Saturday.
A new kind of church, at home with the poor
Two pastors are heading a new mission outreach of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, akin to a storefront church, in a former bar in Kensington's tough K & A neighborhood. It joins other Catholic efforts to serve the urban poor.
New deacons represent diversity, role of service in church
Archbishop Chaput ordained 21 new permanent deacons on Saturday, June 6. The men from a variety of backgrounds will serve in city and suburban parishes.
Work begins on new senior housing project in Kensington
Archdiocesan officials broke ground on their latest senior housing project, St. Francis Villa, last week. It will offer 40 affordable apartments for seniors starting next year.
Over drinks, young adults get to know their archbishop
Young adults sat down for an evening with Archbishop Charles Chaput last week. They learned about his daily routine and about Catholic teaching on some sensitive topics.
Young men know where they are going: On vocations retreat
Quo vadis -- a Latin term meaning "where are you going?" -- is also the name of a retreat in July helping teens discern God's call in their lives, possibly to the priesthood.