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‘Urban mystic’ from Ireland helps women in recovery
Clients of Mercy Hospice, a ministry of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, enjoyed a July 21 retreat with recovery patron and "heavenly helper" Venerable Matt Talbot at his St. Gabriel Parish shrine.
Learn iconography online, directly from Ukraine
The Ukrainian Catholic University will offer virtual classes in the sacred art from Aug. 8-29, with flexible scheduling and real-time tutoring for beginner to advanced students.
Hometown saint marks fourth year in new shrine
Two Aug. 2 Masses at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will celebrate the move of St. Katharine Drexel's tomb to what's become a must-see shrine in Philly, honoring a saint who "speaks to us today."
New York Catholic agency calls out ‘chaotic’ dispersal of asylum-seekers
Efforts to bus thousands of migrants from Texas to cities throughout the U.S. have lacked "proper planning," hurting both asylum-seekers and the nation, said Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York July 22.
Montco parish celebrates feast of St. Philomena
Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland, home to the saint's national archconfraternity, will host an Aug. 11 commemoration featuring Mass, novena and rosary prayers, and access to more than 150 saints' relics.
Honor elders, learn gentle way of faith sharing from them, pope says
Celebrating Mass July 26 during his visit to Canada, Pope Francis said the feast of Jesus' grandparents was a call for all people to reflect on what they wished to hand on to future generations.
‘A dollar a day’ key to Catholic Charities Appeal, says new board president
Executive search professional Ernest Russom III has worked with Fortune 100 clients, but says faithful, modest donations to the Philadelphia Archdiocese's flagship fundraiser can change thousands of lives.
Indigenous and Catholic: One can proudly be both, pope says
During a July 25 stop on his "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada, Pope Francis said Christ had been "crucified in the many students of the residential schools," rather than presented as a Savior whose love embraces all cultures.
Northeast Phila. parish hosts rosary for Ukraine
Faithful are invited to gather at St. William Parish July 27 at 6:30 p.m. to pray in English and Spanish for the people of Ukraine, now in the fifth month of a brutal invasion by Russia.
At 102, Delco sister says she’s grateful, and still serving God
Franciscan Sister of Philadelphia Anthony Eileen Reidy marked her special day with balloons and cake at Assisi House in Aston, where she dedicates her time to prayer and projects.