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Join in moment of prayer for humanity March 25
CatholicPhilly.com and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offer ways to participate in the worldwide consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, especially Ukraine and Russia, this Friday. Watch the livestreamed Mass at noon from the Cathedral.
Two clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced changes of assignment for the pastor and permanent deacon at St. Titus Parish, East Norriton.
‘Teach about Jesus’: Catholic school students take part in synod sessions
At St. Agnes School in West Chester, kids are sharing their thoughts on the Catholic Church, and the insights reveal a hunger for Mass, Scripture and a deeper relationship with Christ.
To Ukraine with love: St. Hubert teens send words of hope overseas
Seniors at the Northeast Philadelphia high school have written heartfelt letters to their peers in Ukraine, now in the fourth week of a brutal invasion by Russia that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Black Catholics seek worship spaces free of racism
As Black Catholics confront racism in the church and in American society, they also encounter it at predominantly white parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, and seek to worship with other Catholics "who look like me," said one Black man.
‘Dwell in the possibilities’ created by disability, says advocate
At several stops during an archdiocesan visit for World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), Bridget Brown stressed that "all people have dignity and gifts."
Montco teen dedicates Eagle Scout project to archdiocesan ministry
Owen Applestein of Lower Merion is aiming for scouting's highest rank by gathering donations for St. John's Hospice, the Catholic Social Services ministry serving hundreds of men experiencing homelessness.
For Hispanic Catholics, synod listening sessions are a ‘natural’ fit
Pastoral leaders say many Spanish-speaking Catholics "love to share their faith" and already have a long tradition of engaging in the kind of dialogue called for by the Synod on Synodality.
Montco parish raises $3,600 for Ukraine hospital
Parishioners at Queen of Peace in Ardsley are helping fellow faithful at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jenkintown to aid Ukrainians coping with the Russian invasion.
Catholic high schools open doors for all 7th graders March 24
The Universal Visitation Day at all archdiocesan high schools invites not only seventh graders from Catholic grade schools but all public, charter, cyber and private schools throughout the Philadelphia region as well.