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Archbishop prays for peace in Ukraine, God’s protection of its people
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia called for "fervent prayers" that God would keep the people of Ukraine strong as they mourn the loss of life in the ongoing strife in that country and that Mary "would extend her protective mantle" over them.
Parish shares plan to revitalize, rebuild and reach the ‘unchurched’
Author Tom Corcoran told an audience of more than 150 -- mostly lay parish leaders plus priests and sisters -- how his suburban Baltimore parish was transformed into an outward-looking, missionary parish that serves 4,000 worshipers at weekend Masses.
Catholics will ‘man up’ with Men’s Spirituality Conference in March
The annual conference will be held March 15 at St. Joseph’s University. It’s not too late for men to register for the day to share their faith together and learn a lot, too.
Van brings pregnant women a real alternative to abortion
Bishop John McIntyre blessed a new van Feb. 18 that Catholic Social Services will use to provide mobile care for women in crisis pregnancies. It is part of a program of the Real Alternatives agency and a state/federal partnership.
Lay people lead faith formation groups at Buckingham parish
Spreading the faith and teaching it are the goals of two groups, led by lay women, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Participants are “living out the missionary aspect of their role as lay faithful -- to go out in the world and make disciples,” said a parish priest.
Brookhaven parish is energized to evangelize in Lent
Our Lady of Charity parishioner Gina Mesko is leading an evangelization outreach, together with her pastor, to transform the parish’s culture. They're reaching out to bring more people back to church.
Happy Valentine’s Day, from Archbishop Chaput
The archbishop sends a special holiday greeting for married couples and those about to be married. And he has a special reminder for families.
In snow and cold, chronic homeless find rest at Hub of Hope
“The least of the brothers and sisters” may resist the homeless shelter system but they find hope in a Project HOME ministry in Philadelphia. All share in care, kindness and a bottomless pot of coffee.
Catholic schools in city will close again Friday due to snow
The schools marked a second straight day without classes as the region copes with a major storm that dumped about a foot of snow over a 24-hour period.
Coming snow prompts early decision to close schools
Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed Thursday, Feb. 13 due to the heavy snow and ice expected to begin falling Wednesday night in the Philadelphia region.