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More than 1,000 missionaries of mercy will serve during jubilee
More than 1,000 "missionaries of mercy" from all over the world will receive a special mandate from Pope Francis to preach and teach about God's mercy, said Archbishop Rino Fisichella.
Thief preys while congregation prays: Massgoers thwart purse snatcher
A thief tried to steal a woman's purse in a Wisconsin church and after a scuffle he was apprehended. Then worshipers heard the reading, "The thief must no longer steal, but rather labor, doing honest work with his own hands...."
Power corrupts because the powerful don’t recognize sin, pope says
"All of us who have any power, whether it is ecclesiastical, religious, economic or political power," he said, have an easier risk of becoming corrupt "because the devil makes us feel certain 'I can do it myself.'"
Msgr. Shoemaker, pastor of Yardley parish, dies at 75
Msgr. Samuel E. Shoemaker had been pastor of St. Ignatius Parish for almost 27 years. He was also a former chancellor of the archdiocese, and is remembered by clergy and parishioners for his leadership.
Rally for teens coming to O’Hara H.S.
Cardinal O’Hara High School will host teenagers in grades eight to 12 for the Generation Phaith Rally on Saturday, Feb. 27. Learn more about the fun and inspirational event for all teens.
Ash Wednesday, then and now
Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster will explore the current practice and interesting history of Ash Wednesday with a morning-to-afternoon program, including Mass, on Feb. 10.
Grant bolsters security at St. Gabriel school
The South Philadelphia school’s Out of School Time program recently expanded its operating hours to 6 p.m., necessitating added security after dark.
Spanish speakers needed
The pro-life community needs Spanish-speaking sidewalk counselors, as many women seeking an abortion in the Philadelphia region speak only Spanish.
Deacon beloved in black Catholic community and beyond is laid to rest
Deacon Thomas A. Shields, 85, was buried at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Philadelphia, where he had lived and ministered for many years. He was a soldier in Korea and warden in the Philadelphia prisons.
Catholic Charities Appeal will expand to benefit more ministries
Archbishop Chaput announced a new goal of $15 million for the annual appeal. The first $10 million raised will go toward serving the poor of the region, while an anticipated $5 million will fund other programs in the archdiocese and parishes.