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Hanukkah celebrates religious freedom, hope, say local Jewish-Catholic relations experts
The eight-day Jewish festival, observed Nov. 28-Dec. 6 this year, “reminds us of the imperative to make room in our hearts for those who are different from us," say two professors at St. Joseph's University.
One-of-a-kind program at archdiocesan school transforms kids’ vision
At St. Lucy School in Philadelphia, children with cortical visual impairment (CVI) are receiving the region's only full-time CVI instruction, thanks to a grant from the Ambassador's Fund for Catholic Education.
Faithful serve hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to area families
From the city to the suburbs, parishes and ministries throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese brought hope to those struggling with food insecurity during the holiday.
During holidays, lean on God more than ever for addiction recovery, say local experts
COVID and the Christmas season can make staying sober even more difficult, but "resurrection happens in hearts" that trust in the Lord, said Father Douglas McKay and other recovery ministers.
After year without a Christmas bazaar, parishioners glad for its return
The venerable tradition is returning to many parishes this year, as at Mother of Divine Providence Parish in King of Prussia, where craft vendors and volunteers shared a special joy.
Funeral rites set for Sister Maureen McDermott
The I.H.M. sister and superintendent of archdiocesan secondary schools, who died Nov. 17, will be laid to rest on Saturday, Nov. 27, preceded by a viewing and prayers Nov. 26.
Pro-life advocates ‘stand up’ to ‘save generations’
Close to 1200 gathered for the Nov. 21 Stand Up For Life Dinner, part of an effort keynote speaker and former abortion clinic worker Patricia Sandoval called "the greatest investment we can make on earth."
Montco parish offers talks on Christian response to addiction
Author and speaker Nina Marie Corona is helping families navigate addiction and recovery with her series "We Thirst," hosted by St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Rosemont.
Rescued from rubble, Mary statue now reigns at local family’s mountain home
A discarded image of the Blessed Mother from a former Delaware County parish has been lifted up in love, thanks to the devotion of twin sisters, their husbands and a few Muslim friends.
During Advent and every Sunday, ‘nothing compares’ to attending Mass
As vaccination rates rise, the Philadelphia Archdiocese is inviting faithful back to in-person worship. Pews at many parishes are gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels, and parish pastors cite the personal touch as vital.