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Catholic foundation helps fund ministries near and far
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia has been building a community of donors in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, benefitting parishes like St. Patrick in Norristown and aiding the church in Ukraine.
Foster care program seeks parents ready for ‘genuine love’
Catholic Social Services is looking for caring people who "want to save a life" by opening their hearts and homes to kids in need.
Archbishops lead Catholics in consecrating humanity to Mary
The prayers for peace especially in Ukraine and Russia were called for by Pope Francis worldwide March 25, and Archbishop Nelson Perez and Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak led the solemn consecration followed by Mass in the cathedral.
Man Up Philly brings Catholic men out for day-long meet up
Immaculata University hosted the 14th annual men's spirituality conference March 19 as Catholic men gathered to share their faith and strengthen one another.
Join in moment of prayer for humanity March 25
CatholicPhilly.com and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offer ways to participate in the worldwide consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, especially Ukraine and Russia, this Friday. Watch the livestreamed Mass at noon from the Cathedral.
Two clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced changes of assignment for the pastor and permanent deacon at St. Titus Parish, East Norriton.
‘Teach about Jesus’: Catholic school students take part in synod sessions
At St. Agnes School in West Chester, kids are sharing their thoughts on the Catholic Church, and the insights reveal a hunger for Mass, Scripture and a deeper relationship with Christ.
To Ukraine with love: St. Hubert teens send words of hope overseas
Seniors at the Northeast Philadelphia high school have written heartfelt letters to their peers in Ukraine, now in the fourth week of a brutal invasion by Russia that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Black Catholics seek worship spaces free of racism
As Black Catholics confront racism in the church and in American society, they also encounter it at predominantly white parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, and seek to worship with other Catholics "who look like me," said one Black man.
‘Dwell in the possibilities’ created by disability, says advocate
At several stops during an archdiocesan visit for World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), Bridget Brown stressed that "all people have dignity and gifts."