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‘Selfie’ culture leads to alienation, departure from reality, pope says
While taking selfies can be an occasion to capture treasured memories, it can also be a sign that young men and women are deprived of meaningful human interaction with others, Pope Francis said.
Tax reform brings challenges, opportunities for charities, says speaker
What has been described as the most significant overhaul of the federal tax system in three decades -- the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act -- also has been flagged as a potential train wreck for annual charitable giving.
Graduates urged to proclaim ‘a new American story’ of ‘holiness, heroism’
"America's founders -- including Padre (St. Junipero) Serra -- dreamed of a nation where men and women from every race, religion and national background could live in equality," Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said.
Chilean bishop says mistakes were made in handling abuse cases
The bishops are meeting at the Vatican May 15-17 to discuss with Pope Francis their handling of clerical sex abuse allegations.
Mexican bishops promise new pastoral approach, accompanying people
The plan responded to an admonishment from Pope Francis, who scolded Mexico's bishops in 2016 for resting on their laurels, showing timidity as violence was escalating and failing to find unity among themselves.
Theology on Tap: Visual Grace
Local Catholic artist Kate Capato will be discussing truth, goodness and beauty in the Catholic tradition.
96th Annual St. Anthony Feast Day Celebration
The St. Anthony DiPadova Society will be sponsoring their 95th Annual Feast Day Celebration to honor their patron on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo
The Filipino-American Community of St John Neumann Shrine celebrates May Flower Offering to our Blessed Mother. Santacruzan commemorates the finding of the Holy Cross by St. Helena.
Light the City for Peace
Light the City is a Prayer Outreach evening intended to be by the by Young Adults in Archdiocese of Philadelphia, supported by the Capuchin Franciscans in Saint John the Evangelist Church.
Pentecost Vigil Mass for the Archdiocesan Charismatic Renewal
Mass will be celebrated in English & Spanish. All are welcome as we begin this "new season" after celebrating our 50th Jubilee.