Local News
Charismatic conference to celebrate gifts of Holy Spirit
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal group in the Philadelphia Archdiocese will host its 35th annual conference on Saturday, March 28. The speakers, Mass and prayers aim to "harness the power of the Holy Spirit in people’s lives."
Mercy Suburban Hospital sold to for-profit operator
The 126-bed Catholic hospital in East Norriton, Montgomery County, will be sold to a California-based hospital group. It will not operate as a Catholic facility after the sale closes.
Special kids score skills at parish’s basketball clinic
Children with autism, ADD and other challenges enjoyed a months-long basketball camp that culminated at St. Monica’s, Berwyn, last Saturday. Teen volunteers and parents learned how to raise smiles while teaching the game kids love.
Youths enjoy rock concert retreat experience
It wasn't their parent's idea of retreat, but hundreds of kids in sixth through eighth grades came to retreats with a vocations theme at two archdiocesan high schools last weekend.
Training sessions help local Catholics explain the faith to journalists
Thousands of media professionals are coming to Philadelphia in September for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ visit. They will seek comment from Catholics, so Catholic Voices USA is training people now to articulate Church teachings.
Before World Meeting of Families, parishes prepare for its aftermath
The Philadelphia Archdiocese is offering parishes training programs for faith formation and marriage ministry in anticipation of renewed interest in the Church and more people coming to parishes after the papal visit in September.
Love for Emily: Parish rallies for sick girl, and everyone benefits
St. Mark Parish in Bristol spared no effort to support Emily Dougherty, 10, who received her sister's transplanted bone marrow. “If people doubt the power of prayer, I’d tell them differently,” said the girls’ mother.
Hundreds expected to Man Up for conference
A full lineup of speakers including Archbishop Chaput and Scott Hahn will highlight a day of prayer, support and friendship March 7 for the Man Up Philly Men's Conference, which last year drew 1,400 men.
World Meeting of Families raises $30 million, two-thirds toward goal
The donations will go toward expenses for security, transportation, telecommunications, labor and other needs for the papal visit and four-day congress in September that aims to strengthen families.
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.