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Families of fallen Baltimore firefighters see support of archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Baltimore offered funeral aid and prayers Jan. 25 to the families of three firefighters killed and one injured a day earlier fighting a fire in a vacant home in the city.
After a century, parish still keeps the home fires burning
From its first Masses in an old movie theater, to liturgies in parishioners' homes and processions though the streets, St. Ambrose in Philadelphia is God's house among the people.
U.S. bishop urges dialogue to ‘peacefully resolve’ Ukraine crisis
"In this time of fear and uncertainty, we stand in solidarity with the church in Ukraine and offer our support," said Bishop David Malloy. "We call on all the faithful and people of goodwill to pray for the people of Ukraine, especially on Jan. 26.
Sister Janet Gottschalk, social justice advocate, dies at 91
Recalled as a "leader in public health around the world" since the 1970s, the Medical Mission sister represented her order at the U.N., published books and articles and taught nursing students at the southern border.
Sister Arleen Ann McNicholas dies at age 80
The Sister of St. Joseph, a native of the city's East Falls neighborhood and one of eight siblings, served for 63 years in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and in North Carolina.
Sister Sheila Ann Falls, S.S.J., dies at 83
The Philadelphia native was a Sister of St. Joseph for 65 years, serving in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and Allentown Diocese.
Serving in Lower Bucks Co. parishes, Deacon Adolfo Crespo dies at 75
The native of Puerto Rico and U.S. Army veteran served primarily in Our Lady of Fatima and St. Charles Borromeo parishes in Bensalem, and his family set roots in St. Mark Parish, Bristol. He and his wife Inocencia were married 51 years.
Bill prohibiting abortion funding in Pa. passes Senate committee
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference praised the state Senate Health and Human Services Committee for passing a bill Jan. 25 to restrict the use of public money for abortions.
Ignatian spirituality group offered for women
Women searching for a deeper relationship with the Lord are invited to join a small faith-sharing group for 12 weeks based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, starting Jan. 27 at Sacred Heart Rectory, Clifton Heights.
Evangelization focus of pre-Lenten talk Feb. 20 at cathedral
“Hope from the Ashes: Preparing for Lenten Evangelization” will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, followed by Mass at 6:30 in the basilica.