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Trinitarian sisters welcome young sister’s first vows
Sister Verónica Castro Nolasco made her first profession of vows as a Missionary Servant of the Most Blessed Trinity March 25 at the order’s motherhouse in Northeast Philadelphia.
In the beginning, is now: Catholic Charities Appeal Day
Friday, April 9 is CCA Day as it has been since 1958 when Philadelphia Mayor Richardson Dilworth signed a city proclamation on the occasion. Times have changed but the human needs are as great as the generosity to meet them.
Augustinians join faculty of Cristo Rey Philadelphia
The local province of Augustinian priests will support the independent Catholic school in North Philadelphia by assigning three friars as faculty and staff, joining the effort with the Oblate Fathers and the I.H.M. Sisters.
Gun violence calls for the Gospel message in action, say local pastors
With homicide rates soaring in Philadelphia and across the U.S., Archbishop Nelson Pérez and several inner-city priests urge faithful to bring the church to communities in desperate need of healing.
Catholic high school hosts COVID vaccine clinic for teachers
More than 500 second doses of the Pfizer jab were administered to public and private school educators March 31 at Archbishop Ryan High School, thanks to a partnership with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that seeks to inoculate thousands.
Charity invites proposals for grants with May 3 deadline
The Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education opened its online portal April 6 for proposals. Last fall's grantees showed innovation -- see the list of projects utilizing more than $583,000 in funds.
Deacon James Elliott of Kennett Square parish dies at 71
Ordained a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2013, the deacon at St. Patrick Parish was married 50 years to his wife Marie, and they raised three sons.
Swiss-born Father Hans Küng, theologian, dies at 93
The prominent and controversial Swiss Catholic theologian was the sharpest critic of St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Father Kung worked on a "global ethic" of religious dialogue.
Mexican bishop announces run for political office, then backtracks
The Mexican bishops' conference disavowed the candidacy for state office by an 84-year-old retired bishop. Though involved in a past scandal he decried corrupt officials, and said, "I expect to rob nothing."
Webinar explores history of Philadelphia Franciscan sisters
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia will celebrate their April 9 founder's day with a presentation by several members on their mission to the poor, immigrants and other vulnerable populations.