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St. Katharine’s in Wayne installs new church organ
The complex installation of a custom organ weighing more than a ton with 2,200 pipes took months to complete. But parishioners began the Easter season singing with the grand instrument, and will continue to do so for generations.
Pope tells Russian patriarch they are not ‘clerics of the state’
In a May 3 interview, Pope Francis said he is still seeking a meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin to end that nation's war on Ukraine, which has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion indicates overturn of Roe decision
The document has been verified as authentic, but the court cautioned a final decision has not been issued in a landmark case that could return abortion laws back to state levels.
Memorial walkway keeps adults with intellectual disabilities ‘forever in our hearts’
A newly dedicated garden path at the archdiocesan Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence celebrates those who remain part of a "global family" inspired by a pioneering Italian saint.
Sacred Heart’s PREP students get hands dirty in learning projects
At the South Philadelphia church, students planted a new garden, installed a community food pantry and planned an intercultural food exchange with neighbors, all part of their studies of Catholic social teaching and care for creation.
Concert seeks to heal racism through ‘singing as one’ for God’s glory
Hundreds of musicians from various cultures will gather for a free May 15 performance at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, "modeling a new beginning" in race relations, said organizers.
Judith Ann Baehr, former CS&T journalist, dies at 76
The native of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Southwest Philadelphia lived a full life in education, journalism, linguistics and music, and worked at the archdiocesan newspaper and the Child Nutrition Program.
Permanent Deacon Frank Bizal dies at 92
After serving in the Korean War as a paratrooper, he worked in several states during a 33-year career as a mechanical engineer and relocated to Pennsylvania, where he was ordained a deacon in 1990 serving at SS. Philip and James Parish, Exton.
Sister Mary King, after 61 years of school ministry, dies at 88
The Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, formerly Sister Mary Kevin, I.H.M., was raised in Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Philadelphia and entered religious life after graduation in 1952. She served in many schools as an educator.
Caring for Friends honors year’s top volunteers
The non-profit organization recognized some of its 10,000 volunteer individuals and partners that helped pack and distribute 12 million pounds of food last year to the needy of the Philadelphia region, especially homebound people.