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Police rally for beloved chaplain in hospital
Local law enforcement members flashed their emergency lights at an April 6 procession for Oblate Father Steven Wetzel, chaplain of the Michael the Archangel Ministry, who is currently experiencing health issues.
Easter blessing of food satisfies body and soul
The tradition, which originated among Slavic peoples, ultimately reminds us that "Jesus is the Bread of Life," said Oblate Father Eugène Almonor of St. William Parish in Philadelphia.
Amid Holy Week, victims in Ukraine remembered
Faithful gathered April 13 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia to commemorate thousands of civilian deaths and atrocities in Ukraine, now in the second month of a Russian invasion.
Video series shows how to present Passion, without blaming Jews
Two professors from Saint Joseph's University have joined a number of scholars in exploring "fresh ways" to understand Jesus' crucifixion, while illuminating the Gospel and redressing centuries of anti-Jewish theology.
Easter tradition spells out a message of hope for Ukraine
The ancient custom of pysanky, Easter eggs decorated with rich symbols, has taken on new life amid a brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Mask mandate returns to city’s Catholic schools
Catholic schools in Philadelphia are preparing to reinstate a requirement to wear face masks by April 19, and churches in the city will "strongly encourage" wearing masks, due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.
Holy Week begins with procession, blessings in Darby
On Palm Sunday, Father Mariano Dellagiovanna of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish blessed the police and fire stations in the Delaware County neighborhood, celebrating how "Christ walked the streets."
Hunger relief agency gives baskets of ‘Easter joy’ to dozens of kids
Staff from archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services delivered an assortment of sweets and stuffed animals to three day care centers, whose clients are the "precious children" of Jesus.
Faith and friendly competition make everyone a winner at ‘Religion Bee’
Finalists from Catholic elementary schools throughout the archdiocesan area faced off at an April 8 championship round, testing their knowledge of Scripture, doctrine, devotion and even archdiocesan history.
Teen ‘lives mercy’ by helping women with most basic needs
Mary Grace Dempsey, a senior at Merion Mercy Academy, collected feminine hygiene products for Catholic Social Services to help counter the all-too-real problem of "period poverty."