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Video series shows how to present Passion, without blaming Jews
Two professors from Saint Joseph's University have joined a number of scholars in exploring "fresh ways" to understand Jesus' crucifixion, while illuminating the Gospel and redressing centuries of anti-Jewish theology.
Easter tradition spells out a message of hope for Ukraine
The ancient custom of pysanky, Easter eggs decorated with rich symbols, has taken on new life amid a brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Mask mandate returns to city’s Catholic schools
Catholic schools in Philadelphia are preparing to reinstate a requirement to wear face masks by April 19, and churches in the city will "strongly encourage" wearing masks, due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.
Holy Week begins with procession, blessings in Darby
On Palm Sunday, Father Mariano Dellagiovanna of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish blessed the police and fire stations in the Delaware County neighborhood, celebrating how "Christ walked the streets."
Hunger relief agency gives baskets of ‘Easter joy’ to dozens of kids
Staff from archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services delivered an assortment of sweets and stuffed animals to three day care centers, whose clients are the "precious children" of Jesus.
Faith and friendly competition make everyone a winner at ‘Religion Bee’
Finalists from Catholic elementary schools throughout the archdiocesan area faced off at an April 8 championship round, testing their knowledge of Scripture, doctrine, devotion and even archdiocesan history.
Teen ‘lives mercy’ by helping women with most basic needs
Mary Grace Dempsey, a senior at Merion Mercy Academy, collected feminine hygiene products for Catholic Social Services to help counter the all-too-real problem of "period poverty."
St. Mark Church, Bristol gets facelift for Holy Week
The scaffolding came down and the drop cloths were removed just in time for parishioners to mark Palm Sunday Masses April 10 at the 177-year old church with its fresh paint amid an ongoing restoration.
‘Naked evil’ of atrocities in Ukraine only ‘tip of the iceberg,’ say archbishop, faithful
Civilian massacres at Bucha and other towns foreshadow more carnage amid Russia's brutal invasion, said Archbishop Borys Gudziak and local Ukrainian Catholics.
Catholic schools’ agreement with Faith in the Future to end June 30
The foundation’s management of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 15 Catholic high schools since 2012 will end this spring, according to a letter by both parties released April 8.