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‘Trucktoberfest’ coming to St. Catherine’s, Horsham
An array of the area’s foremost food trucks, a DJ, children’s activities and more will highlight a special event Oct. 15 hosted by the Parish Pastoral Council to celebrate the community’s return after a lengthy time away.
More than a rivalry, girls just happy to play again
One of Catholic League field hockey's best rivalries, Archbishop Carroll and Cardinal O'Hara, was renewed last month after a COVID-induced absence last year.
Parishes welcome fall, and each other, at Oktoberfests
Throughout the archdiocese, thousands "hungry to reconnect" after COVID celebrated autumn with the simple joys of food, family fun and crisp brews.
Ministry receives generous grants for homelessness outreach
St. John's Hospice will renovate its vital kitchen, dining and coffeehouse spaces, thanks to support from the Connelly Foundation and the William Penn Foundation.
Missionary Sisters hosting virtual career fair
The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity will be holding an online career fair beginning Oct. 10 through Nov. 10, seeking to fill four positions including Vocation Council Coordinator.
Local faithful send messages of thanks to priests
Now in its second year, the "Thank You, Father" campaign gives parishioners a chance to share how clergy have helped them, from COVID to the confessional and even to the kitchen.
New rule allowing federal funds for abortion called ‘offensive’
The Biden administration's decision to allow Title X family planning funds go to health facilities that perform and promote abortion "is offensive to tens of millions of Americans," said the president of National Right to Life.
Parishes bless four-footers to mark feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Dozens of dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles and even a few rats received a sprinkle of holy water, as their owners shared faith and fellowship.
Local Indian Catholics celebrate heritage, welcome new director
Two September liturgies honored a community that traces its roots to St. Thomas the Apostle and looks forward to a bright future.
Former pastor of Downingtown parish sentenced for theft
Msgr. Joseph McCloone pleaded guilty in a Chester County court to two charges of mismanaging parish money. Under terms of his five years' probation, he must repay more than $30,000.