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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.
Sister Maureen McDermott, Catholic school leader, dies at 65
The I.H.M. sister had resigned her position as superintendent of secondary schools and chief academic officer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Nov. 5. Her death less than two weeks later shocked colleagues in the archdiocese.
West Catholic alum gifts school with $2.7 million endowment
Bernie Rondolone, a 1965 graduate of the venerable high school, is applying lessons he learned there by creating a scholarship fund that will allow dozens of students to attend for free.
La Salle U. honors archdiocesan agency as ‘sign of faith’
Catholic Social Services received the Signum Fidei award from the school's alumni association, honoring a 200-year legacy of work that would make a patron saint proud.
Archbishop announces clergy changes in parishes
Two archdiocesan priests and one religious priest have assumed new duties at three parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese: Our Lady of Lourdes, Philadelphia; Queen of the Universe, Levittown and St. Titus, East Norriton.