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St. Gabriel Parish, Norwood leads off 5-week Lenten series

Rotating among five parishes in Delaware County on successive Tuesday evenings in Lent, the series resumed with in-person participation after two years of pandemic interruption.

‘One Can Meal Drive’ tackles hunger, one serving at a time

The annual Lenten campaign collects thousands of pounds of food for some 50 cupboards supported by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.

40 Days for Life begins, seeking end of abortion, ‘spiritual revival’

The Philadelphia Archdiocese will join the global campaign with a March 5 Mass, and a commitment to say "enough is enough" with the grace of the Holy Spirit, say organizers.

Neumann-Goretti wins boys’ CL championship in thriller

The Saints topped Archbishop Ryan 61-57 Feb. 28 at the Palestra in a game so close -- with six consecutive lead changes in the fourth quarter -- it was a shame one team had to lose.

Supreme Court allows Kentucky AG to defend state’s abortion law

While Kentucky's Democratic governor would not enforce an abortion ban, the state's Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron now can, the high court ruled 8-1.

Ukrainian cathedral to host major prayer vigil for peace March 5

Liturgies, a rosary, Q & A, confessions and more will be offered over more than four hours Saturday evening in the vigil led by Archbishops Perez and Gudziak at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Philadelphia.

‘Concert for Hope’ set for March 13 at parish in Media

St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Delaware County hosts the concert by composer and pianist Eric Genuis, along with talented musicians, to uplift the forgotten and disenfranchised.

St. Rita Shrine to host ‘Holy Hour + Happy Hour’

On March 9, the shrine in South Philadelphia will offer a holy hour with eucharistic adoration followed by a party with drinks, snacks and fellowship.

Listening is an important part of pope’s ministry, panel says

A Georgetown discussion explored Pope Francis' vision for the synod underway in the Catholic Church that, although "beset by problems," is "embarking on something new" that calls everyone to live the "mission of loving God and our neighbors."

Pope to make long-promised trip to two war-torn African countries

Pope Francis will travel to Congo and South Sudan in early July, the Vatican press office said. He will be joined by the head of the Anglican Church and the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.