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Local Ukrainian faithful denounce Russia’s so-called ‘annexation’ of Ukraine regions
Russia's efforts to declare seizure of four Ukrainian provinces amid a brutal invasion is "nothing short of an act of terrorism packaged inside of an obvious sham," say Ukrainian-American leaders in the five-county archdiocesan area.
Demand up for food assistance, says archdiocesan agency
Staff at Nutritional Development Services are seeing a surge in requests for aid -- and they're counting on donors more than ever to help meet it.
Ten archdiocesan high school students recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
The group -- representing Archbishop Wood, Bishop Shanahan, Cardinal O'Hara and Lansdale Catholic High Schools -- joins an elite cohort of peers throughout the nation who have distinguished themselves academically.
Deacons bring ‘heart of Christ the servant’ to faithful
Rooted in the early church and grounded in mission today, the permanent diaconate is a vocation that's more vital than ever -- and looking for men who hear the call, said Deacon Mike Pascarella.
Padre Pio festival shows ‘the church at its best,’ says Bucks County pastor
St. Bede the Venerable Parish teamed up with the Knights of Columbus to host its seventh annual celebration that brought the beloved Italian saint to the streets -- and into people's hearts, said Msgr. John Marine.
Delco parish hosts triduum of prayer to ‘main recruiter’ St. Joseph
St. Joseph Parish in Aston invites faithful and the wider community to an Oct. 1-4 series of Masses and reflections on "the saint whose silence is a language all its own."
Exchange finds new homes for sacred objects
The Liturgical Exchange in Lenni, which will host an open house Oct. 4-6, stewards items "used for the worship of Almighty God," providing both practical solutions and a "catechetical" moment for archdiocesan faithful.
Papal Foundation awards more than $800K in scholarships
Clergy, religious and lay faithful from five different continents will have the opportunity to study in Rome, thanks to a scholarship program administered by the Chester-based nonprofit.
Pro-life advocates must ‘not grow complacent,’ says bishop
With abortion regulation now back at the state level, the defense of human life requires renewed "effort, prayer and advocacy," said Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre at a Sept. 25 Mass to kick off Respect Life Month.
FBI arrest of Pennsylvania pro-life leader called ‘horrendous stunt’
The Sept. 23 indictment of King's Men founder Mark Houck for violating a federal act on abortion clinic access was meant "to intimidate pro-lifers," said Tom Stevens, president and CEO of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia.