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Holy Family Home in city ready for major renovation
The Little Sisters of the Poor broke ground March 24 at the senior care residence they run in Southwest Philadelphia. The $45 million project includes renovating residents’ independent living apartments, plus building a new convent and care household.
Church making progress to prevent child abuse, says victim advocate
Two decades after the U.S. bishops issued landmark guidelines on child protection in the church, pastoral workers are leading efforts to make "society as a whole” safer for kids, said Leslie Davila of the archdiocesan child protection office.
Inflation drives demand, costs for archdiocesan food aid
With inflation at a four-decade high, staff at Nutritional Development Services are fielding more calls for help -- and higher bills to stock the agency's network of cupboards.
Seminarians prepare 4,000 meals for the needy at Caring for Friends
The volunteers from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary spent last Thursday, as part of their weekly apostolic service, at the Northeast Philadelphia nonprofit that provides food and friendship to homebound people across the region.
Police ministry shows ‘behind the badge, there’s a human being,’ says archbishop
Named for the patron saint of law enforcement, the Michael the Archangel Ministry brings faith to the frontlines while helping the community, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez during a March 30 pastoral visit.
Local Catholic college to award Zelenskyy honorary degree
Jenkintown-based Manor College and 15 schools in several states are conferring doctorates on Ukraine's president for his leadership in "preserving Western civilization and democracy."
Lenten prayer service unites Ukraine’s sufferings with Christ
An April 3 reflection on the Stations of the Cross will invite faithful to see Jesus in those devastated by the ongoing Russian invasion, which has killed thousands and displaced millions.
On 14 college campuses, young adults are heard via synod
The synodal process of listening to the Holy Spirit and to one another is drawing hundreds of students and faculty to share their experiences of the church at local Catholic campuses and Newman centers.
Partnership of CSS, Delco parish welcomes Afghan refugees
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford are offering practical support for traumatized new arrivals from war-torn Afghanistan.
Refugee resettlement, parish collections set to help Ukrainians
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month, the Philadelphia Archdiocese is looking to aid those fleeing and those struggling to survive within the war-torn nation. Learn how you can help.