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POWER forum held at St. Raymond Church
On Monday, June 18, nearly 300 members and allies of congregations in Northwest Philadelphia affiliated with POWER: An Interfaith Movement, gathered at St. Raymond Catholic Church for the organization’s third Economic Justice Forum. POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild) is an ecumenical organization that is working collaboratively with 40 religious congregations, including 10 […]
Proposed Manayunk regional school will not open due to low enrollment
The proposed St. Blaise Regional School in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia will not open in September 2012 as previously planned, according to a statement from the Archdiocese June 18. The school was formed out of the Blue Ribbon Commission recommendations announced in January 2012 to merge St. Bridget Parish School and Holy Child Regional […]
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul honors Missionaries of Charity Sisters with Keys & Sword Award
The Keys & Sword Award, given annually by the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul “acknowledges members of the religious or civic community in recognition of their extraordinary commitment and selfless dedication in service to others.” Given that description, this year’s choice was a no-brainer. It was the Missionaries of Charity, the religious congregation […]
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective July 2, 2012, unless otherwise noted: PASTORS EMERITI Reverend Monsignor Philip J. Cribben, St. Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square Monsignor Cribben is retiring and will reside at a private residence. Reverend Monsignor J. Michael Flood, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Glenside […]
Archbishop Chaput discusses plans for 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
While Archbishop Charles Chaput has dealt with various challenges over the past nine months in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in recent weeks he has experienced a few pleasant surprises. One of those surprises happened when he learned that Pope Benedict XVI had chosen Philadelphia as the site of the World Meeting of Families in 2015, […]
Archbishop Chaput announces permanent deacon appointments
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 18, 2012: NEWLY ORDAINED PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Michael L. Cibenko, to St. Ignatius Parish, Yardley Deacon John P. Donnelly, to St. Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill Deacon George S. Harmansky, to St. Aloysius Parish, Pottstown Deacon John A. Hasson, to […]
Philadelphia Archdiocese to host 2015 meeting that Pope may attend
MILAN (CNS) — When the Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosts the United States’ first World Meeting of Families in 2015, it will need to be a significantly smaller affair than the enormous gatherings seen since its inception in 1994, said the city’s Archbishop. It is only with a reduced number of participants that “we could manage […]
Assumption B.V.M. student wins certificate for July 4th cover design
Brandon Rudolph, center, an eighth grader at Assumption B.V.M. School in Feasterville, shares a congratulatory moment after being named the runner-up in the Lower Southampton July 4th Parade Book cover design contest. Pictured with him are Parade Committee Co-chairpersons Ed Shannon, left, and Bob DiBenedetto, right, both also of Feasterville. The parade book will be […]
National Catholic Charismatic Conference draws 2,500 participants to Philadelphia
At the Last Supper St. John tells us, Jesus promised His followers the Father would give them another Advocate, the Spirit of truth. That promise was fulfilled at Pentecost. On June 1-3, approximately 2,500 Catholic women and men from around the country who accept this promise with their whole minds, body and soul, as the […]
13 permanent deacons ordained for Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The June 2 ordination ceremony for Philadelphia’s newest permanent deacons was strikingly similar to the May 19 ordination ceremony for its newest priests. One noticeable difference was that the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul was much more crowded for the deacons, which is reasonable because there were 13 new deacons as opposed to […]