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Deal to lease archdiocesan cemeteries closes, workers retain jobs
The agreement to lease 13 Catholic cemeteries operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia became final May 28. The cemeteries will remain Catholic under the deal with Levittown-based StoneMor Partners. The archdiocese will gain $53 million initially with $36 million more coming over the next 35 years.
Latino couples, individuals study Catholic teaching on family each week
For more than a year up to 60 Spanish-speaking people have been coming on Monday nights to St. Martin of Tours Church in Northeast Philadelphia to study and pray as a group on St. John Paul II’s letter on the family, “Familiaris Consortio.”
Priests of archdiocese gather for friendship and prayer
The convocation of priests in Hershey drew 320 archdiocesan priests for three days of camaraderie last week. Famed speaker Father Robert Barron called them to a revitalized priesthood and prophetic public witness. Also see our photo gallery and video.
Catholic high schools gear up for week of graduation exercises, Masses
CatholicPhilly.com lists the following graduation information for each of the 17 Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and warmly congratulates the Class of 2014!
Penn professors point to Catholic contributions for more just economy
The Collegium Institute at the University of Pennsylvania gathered interested participants around Catholic economists to discuss the critiques of Pope Francis and Catholic social teaching on modern economics.
Art reflecting nature grows from vision of Conwell-Egan senior
SolMon Lim, one of the more than 30 international students at the Bucks County Catholic high school, took a downed tree and worked at the school to create “Tree Man,” a provocative sculpture at the school, along with other bold new art.
Serra clubs invite families, students to meet new priests
Two days after their ordination, the six new priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese met the members of the clubs that were praying for their priestly vocations all along – and still do.
Priestly ordinations mark a day of joy in archdiocese
Family members were as thrilled as the six men who were ordained new priests for the Philadelphia Archdiocese May 17 by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Newly ordained priests tell of their journey to priesthood
A traditional feature of the annual Serra luncheon for the newly ordained is the men relating their personal journey. Their stories speak volumes on what it means to ponder the future for those coming of age on the cusp of the 21st century.
Ruling to allow same-sex marriage will not be appealed
Gov. Tom Corbett will not appeal a judge's ruling yesterday that overturned Pennsylvania’s Defense of Marriage Act, he said in a statement May 21.