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Two pilgrimages of faith offered in 2014

The Philadelphia Archdiocese is sponsoring a trip to Rome in April for the canonization of Blessed Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Another trip, led by Archbishop Chaput, is set for September to see the Catholic shrines of Canada.

Cabrini College earns fair trade status

The honor makes the Radnor college only one of 17 in the country to be so named as a result of its advocacy of the purchase and sale of goods that were produced in an ethical and just manner.

Northeast Philadelphia pastor who had resigned now suspended

Father John P. Paul, the former pastor of Our Lady of Calvary Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, has been placed on administrative leave by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. The move comes in response to allegations that Father Paul, 67, sexually abused minors over 30 years ago.

Art of rare bibles, prayer books on display at La Salle U

One of the Philadelphia region’s greatest collections of historic biblical and religious material dating from the birth of printing and even earlier is housed in the Connelly Library at La Salle University.

Archbishop finds two of seven priests suitable to return to ministry

Final decisions by Archbishop Charles Chaput on the status of seven priests swept up in the wave of suspensions following the 2011 Philadelphia Grand Jury Report on sexual abuse of minors were announced Sunday, Dec. 15 in a statement by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Latinos show love for Our Lady of Guadalupe in pageantry and prayer

Gratitude, honor and a spirit of joyful motherly love pervaded the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe vigil Mass Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Nearly 1,000 parishioners in the Philadelphia Archdiocese processed to the cathedral for the Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput.

It’s about time: Kairos retreat open to public school students, home schoolers

Kate Greenhalgh loved the experience of retreats as a Catholic high school student. So she began an effort to offer them for all students. It has the archbishop's blessing, and the first regional Kairos retreat is in February 2014.

To better feed the hungry, Catholic food program asks for help

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has kicked off a $400,000 fundraising campaign. The hope is to provide more fruits, vegetables, grains and lean meats to the hungry residents of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Even in wealthy county, poor people struggle for food

Montgomery County's income levels are double those of Philadelphia. But the lines outside Catholic Social Services' food cupboard in Norristown attest to a persistent need for food. More than 4,100 residents received food there in November, up 20 percent from 2012.

Catholic women celebrate their gifts together at Convention Center

More than 900 women gathered Dec. 7 for the Philadelphia Archdiocese's first Catholic Women's Conference, representing married, single and religious women who celebrated "the feminine genius" they share.