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Delco church set to close, but its legacy lives on one mile away

Now part of St. George in Glenolden, the Holy Spirit worship site in Sharon Hill will shut its doors next month, marking a historical "full circle" for both parishes.

Phillies step up to the plate for archdiocesan ministry

For the past 18 months, the team has been providing top-shelf meals to St. John's Hospice, which serves hundreds of men experiencing homelessness -- and the dishes have been a home run for body and soul.

Catholic League Standings

See the current standings, through Sept. 30, for boys' and girls' soccer, field hockey and football in both Red and Blue Divisions.

Fixing immigration seen as necessary to spur U.S. economy

"We have people who want to work, standing at the border. Restaurants are opening fewer days, opening fewer tables, hotels aren't servicing rooms like they used to. I mean, we're in dire need," said a Republican state senator and discussion panelist.

Knights of Columbus documentary ‘Enduring Faith’ now available to all

After a successful run on ABC affiliates throughout the U.S., a film documenting the legacy of the Catholic faith among Indigenous communities in North America, is now available on the Knights' website.

Pope to begin synodal process with Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

With a day of reflection preceding a Mass Oct. 10 at the Vatican, Pope Francis will formally launch the process of the Synod of Bishops for the world. The diocesan phase from October to April will feature consultations with local Catholics.

Catholic grant funding’s impact in Phila. area explored in conference

The Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education will host a knowledge-sharing day-long conference Oct. 19 on the effectiveness of grants among Catholic schools, parishes and organizations in the archdiocese. Registration closes Oct. 8.

Montco teen draws on faith to address UN on children’s rights

In a Sept. 16 global meeting, Amilyn Thomas, a senior at Mount St. Joseph Academy in Flourtown, shared her insights on caring for the vulnerable while challenging others to break free of their "personal bubbles."

Irish president withdraws from prayer service, saying it’s politicized

Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland, has joined other Christian leaders in appealing for "prayerful support" from congregations for a service to mark the centenary of the division of the Island of Ireland into two separate states.

Leaders in religion, science unite to urge action on climate change

The British ambassador to the Holy See, touting a 40-nation conference at the Vatican, hopes the world's religious leaders will help their congregations "understand the challenges the world is facing, and the kind of responses needed," and to put moral pressure on political leaders.