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War in Ukraine could release buried Chernobyl radioactive waste, humanitarian warns
Adi Roche, founder of Chernobyl Children International, invoked the Hague Conventions to call for a no-war, no-fly zone over the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster.
Catholic ministry offers goods, support for at-risk moms and kids
The Cenacle in Philadelphia's Frankford section provides everything from diapers to detergent, and car seats to counseling, thanks to work by Catholic Social Services, key partners and donors around the region.
‘Hearts of church in Philadelphia go out to Ukraine’ at liturgies, prayer gatherings
Archbishop Nelson Pérez, Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak and other faith leaders joined hundreds this past weekend in praying for peace in Ukraine, now battling Russian invasion.
Nuns helping civilians flee Ukraine amid invasion
With air sirens wailing, Basilian Sisters are remaining in ministry to find train rides and cars for those escaping the onslaught of the Russian invasion of their country.
Local Ukrainian faithful unite in prayer amid shock of invasion
Reliance on God is "weapon number one" for Philadelphia-area Ukrainian Catholics observing Russian forces pummel their homeland with air strikes and ground assaults.
Archbishop Perez will pray for Ukraine at Mass Feb. 27
Archbishop Nelson Pérez will celebrate Mass for peace in Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in Philadelphia and abroad Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
3 Catholic cemeteries desecrated in Montgomery County
Residents of the Conshohocken area awoke Feb. 24 to overnight vandalism in which gravestones were defaced with spray-painted Nazi swastikas.
Fearless nuns in Ukraine remain to serve the people
Women religious in Ukraine are facing Russia’s invasion of that nation with determined faith and a commitment to aid refugees. If a full-scale attack happens, "it will be hard, but we can take it,” said one Basilian sister.
With invasion, Ukraine is being ‘crucified,’ says Phila. archbishop
Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, spoke with CatholicPhilly.com from Paris Feb. 24, where he is following closely the invasion by Russian forces aiming to “destroy Ukrainian statehood and install an authoritarian system."
Clergy assignments announced for four priests
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announced the retirement of one priest and changes for three others on Feb. 23, with all the appointments effective in March.