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Giving food to those in need is ‘what we Christians do,’ says archbishop
Dozens of archdiocesan staff and volunteers joined Archbishop Nelson Pérez at a March 20 emergency food giveaway, part of an ongoing outreach as the pandemic enters its second year.
Latino seniors receive COVID vaccines at ‘second home’
A March 19 clinic organized by Catholic Housing and Community Services brought relief and even a few tears of joy to more than 100 Spanish-speaking older adults in Philadelphia.
For All Catholic musical ensembles, the show goes on(line)
With the annual "Concert of Excellence" sidelined by COVID, top archdiocesan performers shared their talents via technology in a series of livestreams.
St. Joseph a ‘disciple of interior life’ who speaks volumes to ‘busy world’
The foster father of Jesus, whose solemnity was marked with a March 19 Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, is a role model for a hectic, anxiety-ridden culture, said celebrant Father Dennis Gill.
Lent’s penance eased on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19
One may eat meat even on this Friday in Lent because it coincides with the Solemnity of St. Joseph, according to an archdiocesan directive.
St. Catherine Parish’s pantry helps neighbors in Montco, Phila.
The Horsham parish's St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry feeds and supports some 100 families each week in Montgomery County, and aids parishes and Catholic ministries in the city.
Kelly Street Chorus raises voices in harmony, heritage
Founded by Dublin-born composer Victor Herbert, the historic ensemble -- which features members from several archdiocesan parishes -- brings a touch of the Irish to a world that needs it.
Students reflect on pandemic through Christ’s passion
SS. Colman-John Neumann School in Bryn Mawr hosted a contemporary version of the Stations of the Cross, written by a religious sister who spent four months in COVID quarantine.
Seniors feel ‘free at last’ thanks to vaccination clinic
Dozens of older adults received their first COVID jabs at a March 10 event hosted by Catholic Housing and Community Services in South Philadelphia.
Archbishop Pérez named to Vatican panel for Latin America
See Archbishop Nelson Pérez's statement on being named by Pope Francis March 10 to the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. He is the only American among the five new prelates on the commission.