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New look, new life for Catholic Social Services outreach in Chester
The agency's Delaware County Family Service Center is expanding its mission in the impoverished city, thanks to the Catholic Charities Appeal, Vagabond Missions, St. Katharine Drexel Parish and other local partners.
Sister Patricia Friel dies at 84
Sister Patricia Friel SSJ (formerly Sister Anne Terrance, SSJ), age 84, died September 10, 2022, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Pope: Religions must be purified of extremism, self-righteousness
Fundamentalism, which "defiles and corrupts every creed," must be replaced with "open and compassionate hearts," said Pope Francis Sept. 14 at the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan.
Archbishop Ryan teacher honored by American music legend
Theodore Blohm received a Manilow Music Teacher Award from iconic singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, in recognition of his commitment to excellence in music education.
Archbishop announces clergy changes in two parishes
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Philadelphia and St. Elizabeth Parish in Upper Uwchlan are welcoming new parochial vicars.
Study: Christianity may lose majority, plurality status in U.S. by 2070
If current trends continue, more and more Americans will forego any kind of religious affiliation due to "a wide range of reasons," reports Pew Research Center.
House and Senate leaders announce federal abortion bill bans
Congressional leaders announced proposed legislation Sept. 13 to place a federal ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Indian Catholics gather to celebrate heritage
The Indian American Catholic Heritage Association of Greater Philadelphia will host its annual Mass and dinner Sept. 17 at St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church in Northeast Philadelphia.
Area faithful donate thousands of rosaries to Catholic Social Services
The agency was "flooded" after asking for some 120 rosaries to distribute to clients, and the overwhelming response is "a sign from God this needs to keep going," said Amy Stoner, director of community-based and homelessness services.
Diocese of Phoenix creates Office of Mental Health Ministry
Amid rising numbers of suicides, the diocese is the latest in the U.S. to focus efforts on providing education, accompaniment and advocacy for those suffering from mental illness.