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Local Indian Catholics celebrate heritage, welcome new director
Two September liturgies honored a community that traces its roots to St. Thomas the Apostle and looks forward to a bright future.
Former pastor of Downingtown parish sentenced for theft
Msgr. Joseph McCloone pleaded guilty in a Chester County court to two charges of mismanaging parish money. Under terms of his five years' probation, he must repay more than $30,000.
Delco church set to close, but its legacy lives on one mile away
Now part of St. George in Glenolden, the Holy Spirit worship site in Sharon Hill will shut its doors next month, marking a historical "full circle" for both parishes.
Phillies step up to the plate for archdiocesan ministry
For the past 18 months, the team has been providing top-shelf meals to St. John's Hospice, which serves hundreds of men experiencing homelessness -- and the dishes have been a home run for body and soul.
Montco teen draws on faith to address UN on children’s rights
In a Sept. 16 global meeting, Amilyn Thomas, a senior at Mount St. Joseph Academy in Flourtown, shared her insights on caring for the vulnerable while challenging others to break free of their "personal bubbles."
Philly-area Augustinian priest moves closer to sainthood
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s closing session in the diocesan phase of the cause for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson, the first quadriplegic man ordained a Catholic priest, will take place next month at Villanova University.
Pro-life advocates ‘light in the midst’ of darkness, says archbishop
At the Sept. 26 opening Mass for Respect Life Month, Archbishop Nelson Pérez said those who defend human dignity from conception to natural death shine at a time when "life has become cheap."
St. Mary’s Shelter rehabs old school to energize mission to homeless
Homeless women and their children found a new path to independence and dignity as the shelter in Phoenixville cut the ribbon on transitional housing apartments in a 160-year-old former Catholic school, continuing the shelter's ministry since 1987.
Assignment changes noted for local priests
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced new ministry assignments and residences for five priests serving in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Papal Foundation gives scholarships to 96 priests, brothers, sisters, laity
Recipients on five continents now have the chance to study at one of 16 universities in Rome, thanks to almost $800,000 in awards from the Philadelphia-area organization.