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Catholic scouting helps boys have fun as they grow into manhood
Father David Friel tells the story of James White of Sellersville, an Eagle Scout who developed self-discipline, learned to hike and cook, became a leader and strengthened his sense of duty to God.
Tracking the ‘lost boys’ of World War I is Philadelphia writer’s mission
Roman Catholic High School graduate Chris Gibbons is on a quest to learn the identities of his school’s alumni who died in the First World War in order to honor their ultimate sacrifice.
La Salle U makes history in naming first female president
Dr. Colleen N. Hanycz, who leads a small women’s college in Canada, will take over as the first woman and the first layperson to lead the 152-year-old university run by the Christian Brothers.
Despite recession and church troubles, fundraiser brings in $125 million
The Heritage of Faith-Vision of Hope campaign raised about half of the funds projected for parishes and needs in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia when launched in 2008, new audited financial statements show.
Archdiocesan goals and results for Heritage of Faith
The following chart shows the allocations and distributions for endowment funds and capital projects of Heritage of Faith-Vision of Hope.
St. Bede Parish priest placed on leave
Father Louis J. Kolenkiewicz, 47, was suspended over allegations unrelated to contact with minors dating to 2005, for which he was placed on leave in 2011 and cleared to return to ministry in 2014. New information led to his latest suspension.
Gov. Wolf halts death penalty in Pa., pending study
Archbishop Charles Chaput praised the announcement by Gov. Tom Wolf today that he is granting a reprieve for death row inmate Terrence Williams and 186 others while a study of capital punishment in Pennsylvania is underway.
U.S. Ukrainian bishops urge prayer, fasting for peace in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Catholic bishops in the United States appealed for daily fasting and prayer for the citizens of Ukraine, their elected officials and the Ukrainian army.
Cabrini college hosts day-long forum to end human traffcking
As people around the world marked the first International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking Feb. 5, so too did the Catholic college in Radnor, with prayers and events for 150 students.
Sister’s work in Germantown lifts women out of prostitution
Sister Terry Shields runs Dawn's Place, an agency that is more than a shelter. It's a place where women trying to break free from trafficking and prostitution learn, among other positives, that they are loved.