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Catholic foster care ‘back 100%’ after Supreme Court decision
Following a unanimous ruling in its favor, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services has resumed its placement of at-risk children in homes. The Butts family of Philadelphia is one of many offering children "love and a support team" through CSS.
Ministry meets moms, babies where they’re at with what they need
Located in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood, The Cenacle provides food, diapers, education and more to pregnant women and new parents, thanks to archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and its partners.
Catholic Women’s Conference returns with strength, beauty
More than 700 women from across the Philadelphia region gathered in two sessions Saturday morning and afternoon Oct. 23 to hear speakers, pray together during adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and share one another's company, united in faith.
Changes in clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced additional assignments for two archdiocesan priests Oct. 21.
Local priest takes a step toward sainthood
At an Oct. 19 ceremony, the Philadelphia Archdiocese announced it will send the canonization cause of Augustinian Father Bill Atkinson -- the Catholic Church's first quadriplegic priest -- to the Vatican.
Young adults ‘connect, grow and share’ faith to reach others
An Oct. 16 holy hour officially launched the archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults, beginning a new journey for a new generation, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez.
Faith, prophetic voices and small beginnings can end gun violence, says archbishop
The “simple but complex” challenge requires “a transformation of the human spirit” by God that takes place gradually, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez at an Oct. 16 Mass for peace and justice.
Pro-life advocates rally against ‘Black genocide’ through abortion
Some 120 supporters from Catholic and Christian communities gathered in downtown Philadelphia Oct. 9 to protest abortion's disproportionate impact on people of color.
Catholic Directory will publish, but not until early 2022
Not even the COVID-19 pandemic can stop the annual directory of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from publishing. But supply chains problems this year mean the coming edition will not be received by customers until February of next year.
Rosemont teams up with archdiocese to slash college tuition
Graduates of Catholic high schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are eligible for annual grants of almost $10,000 at Rosemont College, as the nation's student debt soars to $1.73 trillion.