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Local Ukrainian faithful denounce Russia’s so-called ‘annexation’ of Ukraine regions
Russia's efforts to declare seizure of four Ukrainian provinces amid a brutal invasion is "nothing short of an act of terrorism packaged inside of an obvious sham," say Ukrainian-American leaders in the five-county archdiocesan area.
Demand up for food assistance, says archdiocesan agency
Staff at Nutritional Development Services are seeing a surge in requests for aid -- and they're counting on donors more than ever to help meet it.
Ten archdiocesan high school students recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
The group -- representing Archbishop Wood, Bishop Shanahan, Cardinal O'Hara and Lansdale Catholic High Schools -- joins an elite cohort of peers throughout the nation who have distinguished themselves academically.
Vatican says it restricted East Timor archbishop after abuse allegations
Following a Dutch newspaper's investigation, the Vatican stated it had become aware of the allegations against retired Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo of Dili several years ago, and had already placed restrictions on him.
Exiled Belarusian priest wants bishops to speak out for clergy
Father Viachaslau Barok, former finance officer of the Vitebsk Diocese, told Catholic News Service Sept. 28 he could not criticize the bishops' silence on public issues, because "every person who speaks their thoughts faces grave dangers."
Hurricane Ian leaves catastrophe in Florida, millions without power
Catholic Charities USA has mobilized to support victims of the massive Category 4 storm, which lashed western and central Florida with winds of more than 155 mph Sept. 28 and 29.
Deacons bring ‘heart of Christ the servant’ to faithful
Rooted in the early church and grounded in mission today, the permanent diaconate is a vocation that's more vital than ever -- and looking for men who hear the call, said Deacon Mike Pascarella.
Monsignor Francis X. Dreger dies at 95
Reverend Monsignor Francis X. Dreger, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Padre Pio festival shows ‘the church at its best,’ says Bucks County pastor
St. Bede the Venerable Parish teamed up with the Knights of Columbus to host its seventh annual celebration that brought the beloved Italian saint to the streets -- and into people's hearts, said Msgr. John Marine.
Delco parish hosts triduum of prayer to ‘main recruiter’ St. Joseph
St. Joseph Parish in Aston invites faithful and the wider community to an Oct. 1-4 series of Masses and reflections on "the saint whose silence is a language all its own."