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Helping troubled youth is sure reward for Catholic social worker
Margaret Andrews, who heads an agency of Catholic Social Services for neglected boys and girls, reflects on her career during National Social Worker Month. She's living out her desire to "make a difference in someone’s life."
St. Thomas Parish, Croydon sets milestone celebration
The Bucks County parish marks its centenary this year and the 65th anniversary of the dedication of the church on Sunday, May 1 as Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrates Mass, followed by a gala reception.
Faithful unite in five-hour prayer vigil for Ukraine
Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Archbishop Nelson Pérez presided at an evening of liturgy, intercession and reflection for peace in the nation, which has won "a moral victory" even as Russia has invaded.
St. Gabriel Parish, Norwood leads off 5-week Lenten series
Rotating among five parishes in Delaware County on successive Tuesday evenings in Lent, the series resumed with in-person participation after two years of pandemic interruption.
‘One Can Meal Drive’ tackles hunger, one serving at a time
The annual Lenten campaign collects thousands of pounds of food for some 50 cupboards supported by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.
40 Days for Life begins, seeking end of abortion, ‘spiritual revival’
The Philadelphia Archdiocese will join the global campaign with a March 5 Mass, and a commitment to say "enough is enough" with the grace of the Holy Spirit, say organizers.
Neumann-Goretti wins boys’ CL championship in thriller
The Saints topped Archbishop Ryan 61-57 Feb. 28 at the Palestra in a game so close -- with six consecutive lead changes in the fourth quarter -- it was a shame one team had to lose.
Supreme Court allows Kentucky AG to defend state’s abortion law
While Kentucky's Democratic governor would not enforce an abortion ban, the state's Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron now can, the high court ruled 8-1.
Ukrainian cathedral to host major prayer vigil for peace March 5
Liturgies, a rosary, Q & A, confessions and more will be offered over more than four hours Saturday evening in the vigil led by Archbishops Perez and Gudziak at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Philadelphia.
‘Concert for Hope’ set for March 13 at parish in Media
St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Delaware County hosts the concert by composer and pianist Eric Genuis, along with talented musicians, to uplift the forgotten and disenfranchised.