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At 50 years, St. Bede’s parish bonds grow stronger
The Holland, Bucks County, parish marks its 50th anniversary Sunday. Beyond the growth in programs and buildings is the remarkably strong sense of community.
Early agreement on contract rejected by teachers
Negotiations between the Philadelphia Archdiocese and Catholic school teachers got off to a rocky start after union members rejected an initial contract offer May 27.
Seminary confers theology degrees for 40 lay students
The School of Theological Studies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary held its commencement May 18. The head of the Michigan Dominican sisters was guest speaker.
Women raise rosary prayers on Philadelphia’s streets
Walking with Purpose gathered a group of 15 women for a walking rosary procession from the cathedral to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in support of the World Meeting of Families.
Parishes prep for focus on families this September
Before the World Meeting of Families, parishes such as St. Paul Parish in South Philadelphia are studying the official catechesis to learn church teaching on the family.
Hispanic Catholics from archdiocese complete Church Ministry course
Three years after the archdiocese began its Mobile Catholic Institute for Spanish-speaking Catholics, 27 people from the program earned their certificates May 18.
In bronze statue of Christ, a lasting gift of beauty
The six-year struggle to create a legacy at Archbishop Carroll High School is also the final achievement of its sculptor, an alum who died at age 48.
$12 million award will help build senior housing in South Phila.
A state agency awarded the Archdiocese of Philadelphia tax credits to develop 52 apartments as the second phase of housing at St. John Neumann Place.
Catholics invited to pray for world’s sailors
The national day of prayer for mariners is today, May 22. The Apostleship of the Sea, a national ministry for sailors and port workers, has a presence in Philadelphia.
Catholic schools’ office announces leadership changes
The superintendent for the archdiocese's 17 high schools tendered her resignation last week. This week a new superintendent for the 122 elementary schools was named.