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Military members deploying conscience in fight against vaccine mandate
Some members of the U.S. armed forces want a religious exemption to the COVID vaccine mandate because of the vaccines' connection to an abortion-derived cell line. The archbishop for the Military Archdiocese says no one should be forced to receive a vaccine.
Catholic Directory will publish, but not until early 2022
Not even the COVID-19 pandemic can stop the annual directory of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from publishing. But supply chains problems this year mean the coming edition will not be received by customers until February of next year.
Rosemont teams up with archdiocese to slash college tuition
Graduates of Catholic high schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are eligible for annual grants of almost $10,000 at Rosemont College, as the nation's student debt soars to $1.73 trillion.
Virtual talk on personal authenticity offered Oct. 14
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia presents its Catholic Leadership Speaker Series with Dr. James Smith Jr. speaking on "The Pursuit of Authenticity: Personal Power, Personal Responsibility and Faith – A Powerful Combination."
Father Michael Rock, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, dies suddenly
The Mercedarian priest and pastor of the parish in Philadelphia's Overbrook section died unexpectedly Oct. 5 at age 62 while visiting his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He was ordained there in 1986 after receiving his formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Parishioners, police reclaim city streets for peace
Dozens of faithful from St. Ambrose in Philadelphia joined law enforcement in an Oct. 9 prayer procession through Olney as a "beacon of hope" that was part of a national initiative.
Anti-nuclear advocate, Sister Megan Rice, dies at 91
The Sister of the Holy Child Jesus' missionary zeal led her to peacefully protest for nuclear disarmament. She was arrested on many occasions and, at 82, spent two years in federal prison. Despite her selflessness and quiet demeanor, she earned national recognition for her activism.
Sister Madeline Davis dies at 89, was S.S.J. sister for 70 years
A Camden Catholic High School grad, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1951 taking the name Sister Francis Margaret. She would go on to serve in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Trenton.
Montco parish café fills coffee cups, and hearts
With relaxed breakfasts after Sunday Mass, the Fellowship Café at Sacred Heart Parish in Royersford has a recipe for building community that works "on both sides of the counter."
Persons with disabilities are ‘gifts’ to be treasured, says new director of care facility
"They have a lot to teach us about trust, love and friendship – and we have a lot to learn,” said Angela Babcock, the incoming administrator of the archdiocesan Divine Providence Village.