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National meeting in Philadelphia explores poverty before papal visit
Before Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia this September, his message of greater solidarity with poor people was the subject of two-day conference last week in Philadelphia, launching a year-long effort.
Parishioners donate $133,000 for retired religious’ care
Catholics in the Philadelphia Archdiocese contributed the sum to the Retirement Fund for Religious collection last year, and more than $4 million since 1989.
Catholic young adults gather for concert at Oratory
A Saturday night social and concert shined a light on the Secular Oratorians at St. Francis Xavier Church, near where Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in September.
Parishes in three counties urged to work more closely
Archbishop Chaput's decisions on 14 parishes in Montgomery and Delaware counties plus Philadelphia, which had begun the planning process last fall, called for closer collaboration and more study.
A celebration of fidelity over the years
Couples came from near and far to the cathedral to celebrate their significant wedding anniversaries at a special Mass. Archbishop Chaput reminded them of the graces of the sacrament of matrimony.
Msgr. Lynn to return to jail after bail hearing
Judge Teresa Sarmina, who presided over the landmark 2012 trial of Msgr. William Lynn, revoked his bail and ordered him back to state prison May 1.
Stop to pray during your stay in Philadelphia
The thousands of people -- make that millions -- visiting Philadelphia this September for the World Meeting of Families and events with Pope Francis will find Catholic shrines welcome places to pause for prayer.
Local woman to attend Vatican seminar for coaches
Lee DelleMonache of Neumann University will participate at a Rome conference next week to discuss how coaches are important to the formation of athletes.
Business school grads recall a good education from yesteryear
About 60 women graduates of Bishop Neumann Business School met for Mass and a social to recall a virtually forgotten part of Philadelphia Catholic educational history.
Here’s how you can help World Meeting of Families – volunteer
Ten thousand volunteers are needed for the September congress and visit of Pope Francis in Philadelphia. People wishing to help the effort can register now.