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As Passover nears, archbishop writes to Jewish community

Archbishop Charles Chaput pledged the "prayerful solidarity" of area Catholics with the local Jewish community ahead of Passover, observed this year from March 30 to April 7. 

West Catholic’s girls come up just shy in state hoops final

In their first-ever PIAA Class 2A championship berth, the Lady Burrs mixed pride with heartbreak in losing only by three points, 45-42, despite shooting a chilly 18-56 from the field.

Mater Dei School hosts passion play

Seventh-grade students of the Catholic school in Lansdale will enact the passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus during two performances on Wednesday, March 27 at St. Stanislaus Church.

Mercy Career & Technical High School Open House

Mercy CTE High School will hold an open house on Wednesday, April 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Irish Music to Benefit Little Sister of the Poor at Villanova University

Come and support the Little Sisters of the Poor. Scythian and McLean Ave band will perform live for a great cause. Cost is $50 per person with valid ID.

Cardinal O’Hara Fair coming April 25

Experience the exciting rides, savor the sublime food and tempt the thrilling games at Cardinal O’Hara High School's annual fair.

No Holy Week observance planned in war-torn Philippine city

There will be no Holy Week observance this year in Marawi almost a year after extremist gunmen occupied the southern Philippine city.

Good Friday devotion at St. John’s retraces Way of the Cross

The Via Crucis with musical score by Franz Liszt will recreate the Stations of the Cross with narration, prayer and movement by St. John the Evangelist clergy and staff, plus University of the Arts students.

Cardinal Burke to head speakers on marriage at Cathedral

The retired archbishop of St. Louis and two other speakers will lead a day of study and prayer to rediscover the truth of marriage on Saturday, April 21 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

‘Cry out,’ pope tells young people at Palm Sunday Mass

Pope Francis asked the young people "not to keep quiet. Even if others keep quiet, if we older people and leaders keep quiet, if the whole world keeps quiet and loses its joy, I ask you: Will you cry out?"