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Religious education reshaped by ‘learning to walk together,’ says new director
Colleen Lindsey, appointed June 21 to head up the archdiocesan Office for Catechetical Formation, said sharing the faith begins with listening and "taking people where they are."
Eucharist is ‘the one constant’ on journey of life, says archbishop
People may come and go, but the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament sustains faithful at all times, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez as he celebrated the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Milmont Park.
New fund ‘bridges the gap’ between local faithful and those in Ukraine
Sponsored by the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, "Building the Church Universal" is raising urgently needed funds for the Catholic Church in Ukraine, where parishes have become humanitarian lifelines amid a brutal Russian invasion.
Bishop celebrates retirement with meal for homeless
Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman headed for the kitchen June 16 to serve clients of St. John's Hospice, as part of a monthly series that's building community right at the dinner table.
Gun violence highlights trauma, impaired brain development among teens, says psychologist
Dr. James Black of Catholic Social Services says at-risk youth are "growing up in a war zone" that leaves them on edge and hopeless -- and understanding their pain is key to stopping the bullets.
Kids cook parents dinner, while learning life lessons
Some three dozen students in an archdiocesan afterschool program prepared a lavish June 10 meal for their families, while showing off their creativity and "following through with a dream."
New ministry center dedicated at St. Teresa Parish, Limerick
The Montgomery County parish's new center, which includes a hall plus rooms for offices, youth ministry and a food outreach, was blessed by Bishop John McIntyre June 4, joined by the pastor and parishioners.
Archdiocesan agency honored for providing ‘real alternatives’ to abortion
For the 10th year in a row, Catholic Social Services has been named Pennsylvania's top provider of pregnancy support resources, with one agency director honored for almost three decades of work as a "mother helping other mothers."
Former Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley to lead Rosemont College
Formerly the head of United Way and Temple University's development office, Cawley takes the post of interim president June 21 at the Main Line college run by the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus.
Malvern Prep cheers $20 million gift, largest in school history
The Augustinian-run Catholic school for boys accepted the donation from the Howley Foundation June 9, which will fund scholarships for 40 students and expand campus facilities.