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Mass precedes festive parade in honor of St. Patrick
All things Irish -- including faith, family and fun -- were on glorious display in Philadelphia March 16 as crowds prayed and played on St. Patrick’s Day.
Ukrainians in U.S. angry over ‘trampling of freedoms in Ukraine,’ says archbishop
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Ukrainians in the United States have replaced "hope and excitement" for their country -- after its 1991 independence -- with "great sadness and worry," said Ukrainian Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia.
Neocatechumenal Way preparing to send families to two Philadelphia parishes
Two “Missio ad Gentes” teams of families will come to live in city parishes this June. Archbishop Chaput requested the teams for Philadelphia, after establishing a seminary for the Neocatechumenal Way here last year. It is an initiative of the New Evangelization.
Cardinal O’Hara High School names new president
Thomas Fertal becomes the third president of the archdiocesan high school, effective June 1. He led Lancaster Catholic High School as principal since 2010.
Archdiocese reports new data that show stronger finances
Audited financial statements for more than a dozen entities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia show that donations from the Catholic community plus gains from investments have resulted in modest surpluses, in several cases, from the previous year's losses.
20 permanent deacon candidates to receive ministry
The men in their fourth year of preparation for the permanent diaconate will receive the ministry of Acolyte on Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m.
House Speaker Boehner talks of Catholic faith with seminarian
Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio), speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, took part in an email interview with seminarian Tim Sahd of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, who is a former journalist who covered politics in Washington.
Delaware County parish starts young adult outreach, teams with nearby parishes
Our Lady of Charity Parish in Brookhaven sweated out a close call during parish planning. Jessica DuBois started its rejuvenation through a new ministry to her peers in the parish and its neighbors.
Brother of Terri Schiavo gives talk on end-of-life issues
Bobby Schindler spoke Sunday, March 9 at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Richboro on the topic of assisted nutrition and hydration. It was part of an archdiocesan series that offers parish-based talks titled "Life Affirming Choices." Also, a Mass for Terri Schiavo will be celebrated by Archbishop Chaput March 31.
Statue of Mary coming soon to South Philadelphia street corner
The dream of Sister Paula Bierschmitt, artist and religious, to erect a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe on South Broad Street is nearing fruition. It all started with a mysterious photograph she took of Our Lady's image six years ago.