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New priests honored at Mass as part of ‘beautiful tradition’
A Dec. 2 liturgy sponsored by the Serra Club of Philadelphia recalled the recent ordination of Father Kenneth Cavara and Father Mark Tobin, while inviting young men to consider religious life.
Local donors raise $1.7 million for Catholic causes in archdiocese
Some 9,000 local donors raised $1.77 million for 124 parishes, schools and ministries of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Three local beneficiaries were among the top five in the U.S. as Catholics raised $16 million nationwide through #iGiveCatholic.
Priest, archdiocesan choir take stage at Kimmel for ‘A Soulful Christmas’
Father Stephen Thorne and the Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir, directed by Tonya Taylor-Dorsey, will join hundreds of African American musicians Dec. 14 to ring in the season with "a Holy Ghost jam."
Local Catholic teen crowdfunds for abortion-free vaccines
Luke Luna, a student at Martin Saints Classical High School, is raising awareness of the John Paul II Medical Research Institute and its efforts to develop therapies consistent with Catholic teaching.
Beloved Marian feast honors ‘mother, companion, advocate’
Some 1,200 area faithful, many traveling several miles on foot, are expected at a Dec. 11 celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, marking a 16th-century appearance of Mary that continues to inspire profound devotion.
Immaculate Conception points to Christ and Christmas, says local priest
God "reached back in time" from the cross to preserve Mary from original sin, making her "a worthy dwelling" for Jesus and preparing us to be the same, said Father Dennis Gill.
At Advent gathering, ancient prayer speaks to ‘what’s happening today’
The Religious Sisters of the Assumption are inviting faithful to "raise their experiences to God" by chanting the Liturgy of the Hours Dec. 11.
Settlement funds help restart archdiocesan foster care program
Following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services is working to relaunch a "foundational mission program" for vulnerable kids.
Local pro-life advocates gather to pray for Supreme Court case on abortion
As the justices convened Dec. 1 to consider a major challenge to Roe v. Wade, dozens of faithful "took it to the Lord" in front of a Philadelphia Planned Parenthood site.
Cardinal Foley School goes cold turkey (trot) for 5K race benefit
The 15th annual walk and run through the neighborhoods of Havertown, Delaware County burned up Thanksgiving calories for 320 runners, all to benefit Cardinal John Foley Regional Catholic School and draw together the community for fun.