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Behind the bullets: Teens give inside view of gun violence in Phila.
Two youth receiving treatment from Catholic Social Services provide an exclusive look at the many reasons for shootings on the streets -- and why most solutions aren't working.
Report: $78 million paid to victims of clergy sex abuse in archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has paid most of the $81 million awarded to 438 victims of sexual abuse by archdiocesan clergy under the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program that released its final report Thursday, June 2.
Six men to be ordained permanent deacons June 11
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordained new deacons for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 11 at the cathedral -- see biographies of each candidate.
St. Cornelius students ‘pedal for a purpose’
Youngsters at the Delaware County parish's early learning center rode their bikes May 26 to raise more than $5,000 toward the expansion of the growing school's playground.
Little learners cool off after long school year
Kids at the archdiocesan Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy celebrated the end of the term with shaved ice, beating the heat and savoring the moment amid challenging times.
Cabrini grads put lobbying skills to work for world’s needy kids
The CRS ambassadors and other students at Cabrini University raised awareness and made calls to Congress to win passage of a law mandating that early childhood development be integrated into U.S. foreign aid programs.
Roman Catholic ends school year with artistic flourish, honors Ukraine
Students at the high school showed off their creativity at a May 23 art exhibit and concert, which was dedicated to the people of Ukraine as that nation battles a Russian invasion now entering its fourth month.
On Memorial Day, Ukrainian Americans honor fallen here and in Ukraine
Clergy and veterans gathered at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Jenkintown May 30 to remember those who died as "martyrs" for freedom in the U.S. and in Ukraine, where a new war "between democracy and totalitarianism" now rages.
News anchor Jim Gardner honored with Cardinal Foley award
The veteran Action News anchor, retiring at year's end, accepted the Cardinal John Foley Award May 26 at St. Charles Seminary after a town hall discussion with guests.
Novena to lead virtual pilgrimage for peace in Ukraine
The May 27-June 5 prayer campaign will ask the Holy Spirit to "renew the face of the earth," since "he is the only one who can see us" through the war in Ukraine, said organizers.