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Transgender forum at Chester County parish stresses ‘love, not tolerance’
A March 12 gathering at St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine brought experts, parents and pastoral leaders together to find "clarity in a confused world" of self-determined understandings of the human person, and a context in which to offer hope.
Parishes raising prayers for peace, money for Ukrainians
At least four parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continue to pray for an end to the war in Ukraine and to support the millions of Ukrainians affected by the invasion of Russian forces into the country since Feb. 24.
Cultural Heritage Mass shows ‘the way God looks upon the church’
The annual liturgy, celebrated March 12 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, drew some 300 participants representing 28 national, ethnic and Eastern Catholic traditions.
Bucks County Catholic school marks decade of ‘forming leaders for life’
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated a March 10 anniversary Mass for St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School in Holland, while blessing an innovative new center for fine arts and special education.
St. Lucy School moving to new location
The longtime school for students with visual impairments will open its doors at St. Jerome Parish in Northeast Philadelphia in time for the 2022-2023 academic year.
St. Cornelius Parish ready for synod to breathe new life in church
The Chadds Ford, Delaware County parishioners are looking to be "refreshed and renewed in the faith” through the synod's process of encounter and dialogue, which requires honest engagement by lay people and clergy.
Parish hosts forum to shed light on ‘transgender phenomenon’
Mary Rice Hasson and other experts will speak at a free March 12 seminar at St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine, helping parents speak to kids "in the language of love" about Catholic teaching on human sexuality.
Face mask requirement ending at archdiocesan schools in Phila.
The decision, effective March 9, comes as the city expands its "All Clear" COVID response levels.
Creation care teams getting hands dirty, energizing local parishes
Several parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese have launched environmental ministries in conjunction with EcoPhilly, which links the parishioners to one another's initiatives and informative resources all can share.
Faithful unite in five-hour prayer vigil for Ukraine
Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Archbishop Nelson Pérez presided at an evening of liturgy, intercession and reflection for peace in the nation, which has won "a moral victory" even as Russia has invaded.