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Missionaries of hope have hearts renewed by Holy Spirit, pope says
In an Oct. 1 message to the Redemptorist order, Pope Francis invited members to "drink the new water that comes from the spring of the Holy Spirit."
Archbishop to lead pilgrimage to national shrine, honoring Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Archbishop Nelson Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist during an Oct. 15 pilgrimage for archdiocesan faithful to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Oct. 15.
Delco parish garden wins prize, and hearts
The Matthew XXV Garden at St. Cornelius Parish in Chadds Ford took second place at a Penn State Extension festival -- but the real harvest is one of blessings, said pastor Msgr. David Diamond.
Agency walks with women to recovery, joy and hope
Catholic Social Services helps women to find new paths out of addiction, homelessness and mental health challenges -- while celebrating vulnerabilities as "places where God can reveal his glory."
HHS urged to ‘reconsider misguided mandate’ on transgender procedures
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich and Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said Catholic hospitals and their workers "must not be coerced by the government to violate their consciences" by being forced to perform gender reassignments.
Friar charged with blocking access to Long Island Planned Parenthood clinic
Father Fidelis Moscinski, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, was arrested Sept. 29 and charged with violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act.
Pope tells Putin: Stop the war
During his Oct. 2 Angelus address, Pope Francis called on Russia's president to end the "spiral of violence and death" cause by Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "to be open" to any "serious peace proposals."
Archbishop Pérez, local faithful to gather for Ukraine benefit
The archbishop will be the guest of honor at an Oct. 9 luncheon raising awareness of and support for Ukrainians, hosted by Archbishop Borys Gudziak and open to all.
Neumann-Goretti basketball alum ‘Blaises’ path at college
Now at a Florida college on a Division I scholarship, Blaise Vespe says his seasons in the Philadelphia Catholic League "definitely" prepared him to play at a higher level.
Archbishop announces clergy changes
Two priests will retire, with two others taking on new pastoral assignments.