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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.
Philly-area Augustinian priest moves closer to sainthood
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s closing session in the diocesan phase of the cause for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson, the first quadriplegic man ordained a Catholic priest, will take place next month at Villanova University.
Pro-life advocates ‘light in the midst’ of darkness, says archbishop
At the Sept. 26 opening Mass for Respect Life Month, Archbishop Nelson Pérez said those who defend human dignity from conception to natural death shine at a time when "life has become cheap."
St. Mary’s Shelter rehabs old school to energize mission to homeless
Homeless women and their children found a new path to independence and dignity as the shelter in Phoenixville cut the ribbon on transitional housing apartments in a 160-year-old former Catholic school, continuing the shelter's ministry since 1987.
Assignment changes noted for local priests
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced new ministry assignments and residences for five priests serving in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.