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Dr. King a ‘prophetic icon’ of love as ‘vaccine to racism,’ says archbishop
The slain civil rights leader opened himself to "God's boldness" in turning hearts from hatred, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez at a Jan. 19 interfaith prayer service honoring King's legacy.
Grace, humility and listening key to Christian unity, say local experts
The international Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18-25) reminds believers in Christ that despite real differences, "they have a lot more in common."
Prayer service celebrating Dr. King set for Jan. 17
Archbishop Nelson Perez, a Jewish rabbi and a Muslim imam will lead prayers Monday evening at the Miraculous Medal Shrine to which all are invited, in person and virtually.
Lay parish leaders live out vocation, help others do the same
Parish services directors throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese are working shoulder-to-shoulder with pastors to "keep the plates spinning" and bring people closer to Christ.
Local pro-lifers doing ‘amazing things’ for life at all stages
From next week's March for Life to prayer vigils to crisis pregnancy support, faithful in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are working hard to end legalized abortion, buoyed by hope in the face of headwinds.
Digital archives show local Catholic life from generations past
Some two decades of The Catholic Standard and Times have been added to the online Catholic News Archives, revealing local "Catholic history on the ground" for area faithful.
Tech firm donates $50K to archdiocesan hunger relief agency, with matching gift challenge
John McAleer and his Convergence Acceleration Solutions (CAS) Group have teamed up with Nutritional Development Services to counter local food insecurity -- and you can help.
On feast day, St. John Neumann parishioners rally around Eucharist
The parish in Bryn Mawr held exposition of the Blessed Sacrament all day Jan. 5, followed by a holy hour and culminating a novena of eucharistic adoration enjoyed by the faithful.
Parish magazine spreads the Gospel, one personal story at a time
Since 2018, members of Assumption B.V.M. Parish in West Grove have been sharing their insights on faith and ministry through an online publication that's building community.
Clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announced appointments Jan. 4 for four priests and two permanent deacons in archdiocesan parishes.