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Amid threat of Russian invasion, Ukrainian faithful unite in prayer throughout region
With memories of their nation under communism still fresh, Ukrainians throughout Philadelphia and beyond are seeking divine intervention in the crisis, knowing "God is in control."
New commission set to ‘transform local church’ through ‘the power of Christ’
Some two years in development, the archdiocesan Commission for Missionary Disciples is ready to invite all to develop a deeply personal relationship with Jesus, while challenging others to do the same.
Arizona priest found to perform invalid baptisms
Father Andres Arango of the Phoenix Diocese, where he has served since 2005, said "we" not "I" in the formula for baptism, invalidating the sacrament. He resigned as pastor.
U.S. Ukrainian Catholic bishops urge prayer, fasting for peace in Ukraine
As fears of a full-scale Russian military attack on Ukraine mount, the bishops urged supplications "for peace and the conversion of the hearts of those who preach violence and escalate war.”
Groups sue to get info on Catholic agencies helping migrants
CatholicVote, a political advocacy group, has filed a lawsuit to learn if the Biden administration is working with church-affiliated groups and a religious sister to aid "a record surge in illegal immigration."
Moms teach their daughters at city Catholic school
At Our Mother of Consolation in Chestnut Hill, several teachers have daughters who attend the school.
Mask requirements ending at suburban Catholic schools
Citing a drop in cases, the Philadelphia Archdiocese will make face coverings optional by Feb. 28 in its schools and PREP classes outside of the city, where a mask mandate remains in place.
Growth in marriage topic of enrichment day in April
Strengthening good marriages and getting through adversity is the goal of the Marriage Enrichment Day, a kind of "post-Cana" program, set for April 2 in the archdiocese.
‘Kids help kids,’ live out mission at St. Teresa of Calcutta School
Students collected sensory toys, craft supplies and everyday items to benefit Variety Children's Charity of Delaware Valley, a project that would have made their patron saint proud.
‘Watch’ this in memory of me? Liturgy in a time of pandemic
Some 100 music ministers met at St. Helena Parish last Saturday and learned how Mass on a screen, not in person, led to Catholics passively “watching Mass” as their grandparents might have “heard Mass,” not participating in it, 60 years earlier.