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Art reflecting nature grows from vision of Conwell-Egan senior
SolMon Lim, one of the more than 30 international students at the Bucks County Catholic high school, took a downed tree and worked at the school to create “Tree Man,” a provocative sculpture at the school, along with other bold new art.
Serra clubs invite families, students to meet new priests
Two days after their ordination, the six new priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese met the members of the clubs that were praying for their priestly vocations all along – and still do.
Priestly ordinations mark a day of joy in archdiocese
Family members were as thrilled as the six men who were ordained new priests for the Philadelphia Archdiocese May 17 by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Newly ordained priests tell of their journey to priesthood
A traditional feature of the annual Serra luncheon for the newly ordained is the men relating their personal journey. Their stories speak volumes on what it means to ponder the future for those coming of age on the cusp of the 21st century.
Ruling to allow same-sex marriage will not be appealed
Gov. Tom Corbett will not appeal a judge's ruling yesterday that overturned Pennsylvania’s Defense of Marriage Act, he said in a statement May 21.
Mass at Valley Forge prays for peace at site of Revolutionary War camp
An unusual outdoor Mass at the site of Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge National Historical Park recalled Our Lady of Fatima and personal efforts to promote peace.
Reaction swift against judge’s ruling to overturn Defense of Marriage Act
Archbishop Charles Chaput condemned the decision of a federal district judge to allow same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, calling it “a mistake with long-term, negative consequences.”
Six new priests ordained for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Fathers Jason E. Buck, Sean P. English, Robert M. Gross, Christopher C. Moriconi, Charles J. Ravert and David A. Walters were ordained May 17 by Archbishop Charles Chaput, who also gave the priests their first parish assignments in the archdiocese.
Clergy assignments in archdiocese announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced the first parish assignments for the six newly ordained priests, among other changes.
Archbishop Paglia leaves Philadelphia to speak at United Nations
After a whirlwind tour of the city for World Meeting of Families planning, the archbishop spoke on the family in New York. He recalled his long friendship with Cardinal John Krol.