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Black Catholics honor St. Martin with fervent prayers and songs
More than 500 people -- including nine Catholic priests and four parish choirs representing the Black Catholic community in the archdiocese -- filled St. Ignatius Church in West Philadelphia to celebrate St. Martin de Porres’ canonization.
Registration for World Meeting of Families opens
Philadelphia formally opened its arms to the world as Archbishop Charles Chaput told the Catholic bishops of the United States that registration has begun for the gathering of families next September in the city.
Archbishop Chaput addresses U.S. bishops
The archbishop announced that registration for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia officially opened today during the annual fall meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore.
Archdiocese’s finances are improving, new statements show
The financial health of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues to recover, despite a persistent though shrinking deficit. A key measure shows the core operating deficit at $3.1 million for fiscal 2014, down from $4.9 million in fiscal 2013 and $17.6 million in fiscal 2012.
Catholic Life Congress inspires, energizes today’s saintly catechists
About 900 women and men braved bad weather but enjoyed the speakers at the annual archdiocesan congress. Parish leaders and regular parishioners learned how they are saints as members of the church.
Friends of St. John’s face uphill challenge in Manayunk
Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish in Philadelphia's Manayunk section want to raise $450,000 to make urgent repairs on the iconic 120-year-old church, and $2 million for all the needed work. The church is the main worship site for three merged parishes.
Archbishop Chaput presents pastoral letter on Catholic education to 3,500 educators
The teachers and administrators at elementary, high school and special education schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered Oct. 31 for a meeting with the archbishop to hear him and others speak on Catholic education and faith formation.
Equipping Saints: A Pastoral Letter on Catholic Education and Faith Formation
Much has changed since Saint John Neumann encouraged parishes to open the first Catholic elementary schools in Philadelphia, writes Archbishop Charles Chaput in his new pastoral letter on Catholic education. But the goal remains the same: equipping saints.
Founded to heal women overseas, these sisters continue the mission
The Medical Mission Sisters, whose North American headquarters are in the Fox Chase section of Northeast Philadelphia, celebrated their 75th anniversary in the archdiocese Oct. 27 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput. His predecessor, Cardinal Dougherty, invited them to Philadelphia.
Young and old pray rosary together for peace over 4 weeks
How often do you see approximately 150 men, women and children attending a parish rosary devotion, at least in this day and age? That’s what happened at St. Christopher Parish in Northeast Philadelphia on the four Tuesday evenings in October.