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Bishop Andriy Rabiy appointed as the new auxiliary bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg
Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency Most Reverend Andriy Rabiy, auxiliary bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, to be the new auxiliary bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg.
Schools, ministries honor veterans on holiday
Veterans, active military members, and their families are being honored this Veterans Day throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Pérez thanks Phillies for a great season
Archbishop Pérez shared a special message on social media thanking the team for a great season saying, "Anything is possible when you have hope, heart, and believe in each other."
Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week
The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood supports men who are discerning a call to the diocesan priesthood.
Father Judge awarded $1 million grant for state-of-the-art career and technical education facility
Currently in the second phase of construction, the Career Pathways Academy building will be a 20,000 square foot facility dedicated to career and technical education.
Saint Hubert awarded $2 million grant to complete new arts and design center
The construction on the Connelly Arts and Design Center will begin in early 2023 and is projected to be completed by September 2023.
Black Catholics celebrate faith, rich in heritage and hope
Archbishop Nelson Pérez will open National Black Catholic History Month in the Philadelphia Archdiocese with a Nov. 6 Mass that also marks the 40th anniversary of Black Catholic permanent deacons in the area.
Ukrainian Catholic clergy take faith to the field, rallying aid for military
Father Roman Pitula of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia led fellow clergy in an Oct. 30 soccer match to raise funds for Ukraine's army, now entering the ninth month of battle against a brutal Russian invasion.
Homelessness ministry gets makeover, thanks to generous donors
St. John's Hospice, part of Catholic Social Services, unveiled a newly remodeled dining hall with room at the table for a growing community, all made possible by the Connelly Foundation and other partners.
Crypto technology a moment for ‘hope,’ says Catholic entrepreneur
A Nov. 17-18 conference invites faithful to consider digital currency, blockchain and Web 3.0 as innovations that can be used "for the greater glory of God, and for Gospel values," said Matthew Pinto.