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Eucharistic revival seeks to reawaken belief in Real Presence
A three-year grassroots effort, set to launch June 19, will invite Catholics in Philadelphia and across the nation to rediscover Christ in the consecrated bread and wine.
Local phase wraps, but synod process points to lasting dialogue, says archbishop
While celebrating a June 4 Mass to mark the close of the universal synod's first phase, Archbishop Nelson Pérez reminded faithful that "there's more to come," since the Trinity itself is in "an eternal synodal process."
Local Ukrainian priest offers prayers for kids back home, and everywhere
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth month, Father Roman Pitula opened a June 1 rally for children by asking God to "hide them in the safety" of the divine presence, away from war and all harm.
Catholic school student winds up to throw first pitch at Phillies game
Luis Alicea of Our Lady of Confidence School is ready for the June 30 matchup against the Atlanta Braves, as part of an annual Catholic Charities Appeal outing that benefits thousands in the region.
Behind the bullets: Teens give inside view of gun violence in Phila.
Two youth receiving treatment from Catholic Social Services provide an exclusive look at the many reasons for shootings on the streets -- and why most solutions aren't working.
Report: $78 million paid to victims of clergy sex abuse in archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has paid most of the $81 million awarded to 438 victims of sexual abuse by archdiocesan clergy under the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program that released its final report Thursday, June 2.
Six men to be ordained permanent deacons June 11
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordained new deacons for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 11 at the cathedral -- see biographies of each candidate.
St. Cornelius students ‘pedal for a purpose’
Youngsters at the Delaware County parish's early learning center rode their bikes May 26 to raise more than $5,000 toward the expansion of the growing school's playground.
Little learners cool off after long school year
Kids at the archdiocesan Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy celebrated the end of the term with shaved ice, beating the heat and savoring the moment amid challenging times.
Cabrini grads put lobbying skills to work for world’s needy kids
The CRS ambassadors and other students at Cabrini University raised awareness and made calls to Congress to win passage of a law mandating that early childhood development be integrated into U.S. foreign aid programs.