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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.
Msgr. Lynn’s conviction reinstated by Pa. Supreme Court
The case of the former archdiocesan secretary for clergy took a dramatic new turn April 27 when the state’s high court overturned a lower court’s ruling that had released him from prison.
World Meeting of Families leader gets top Catholic award
Donna Crilley Farrell, executive director for the upcoming families meeting in Philadelphia, was presented with the Sourin Award by the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute last week.
Archdiocesan choirs warming up for big concerts
The Cathedral Choir, Archdiocesan Adult Choir, Archdiocesan Boys Choir and Archdiocesan Girls Choir will sing at a Mother's Day concert. The children will also sing in Rome and New York this year.