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New clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announced changes of assignment for eight priests serving in parishes and ministries in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Mexican priest killed in crossfire in north-central Mexico
Franciscan Father Juan Antonio Orozco, 33, was killed in a hail of gunfire on his way to celebrate Mass and provide sacraments in a rural Mexican village known for drug cartel conflicts.
Discussions with bishops on new synod process begins
After Pope Francis called for more lay involvement in synod planning, Vatican officials were meeting this week with national bishops' conferences and found "a lot of enthusiasm among the bishops we have heard."
Fighting in Myanmar drives thousands to take refuge in churches
Christian churches and convents have opened their doors to fleeing civilians regardless of religion as the military continues to fight local resistance forces in four states.
Sacred Heart parishioners lead healthy walk through town
Members of the Royersford parish organized the HEART Community Walk to celebrate the end of pandemic isolation and bring the community together on Saturday, June 5.
Concert of patriotic music coming to St. Bede Church
A concert for the Northampton, Bucks County community will be held on the eve of Independence Day at the Catholic parish in Holland, featuring patriotic favorites and pop classics.
Embrace displaced people of Central America, pope urges
COVID-19 laid bare the problems of Central America, including the deterioration of social conditions, an unjust economic system and climate change, but also that people are valuable in God's eyes, Pope Francis said.
Diplomas in hand, kindergarteners are ready for summer break
Some two dozen graduates of the St. Cornelius Early Learning Center in Chadds Ford wrapped up the academic year June 4 -- and now it's time for some well-deserved fun.
Pro-life group decries new bill aimed at codifying Roe v. Wade
The bill "would invalidate nearly all existing state limitations on abortion," said a spokesperson with National Right to Life. Democratic Sens. Bob Casey Jr. and Joe Manchin are not among the bill's co-sponsors.
New deacons a ‘blessing’ in their witness, service, says archbishop
The nine men ordained to the permanent diaconate June 12 will bring the church to "the family, the workplace and neighborhoods," said Archbishop Nelson Pérez.