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Webinar explores ‘prophetic mission’ of St. Katharine Drexel
Catholic Social Services will host a March 4 presentation exploring the Philadelphia saint's service to Black and Native American communities, a legacy that remains a "call to charity and justice."
Rosary procession ‘reclaims the city’ for life, healing
Bitter winds and icy sidewalks didn't deter some 20 participants, led by the Sisters of Life, from walking more than two miles Feb. 20 to pray and minister to passersby.
Archbishop points out ‘sign of God’s great love’ to Bonner-Prendie students
In a visit Feb. 24 to Msgr. Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Archbishop Nelson Pérez spoke of signs of God's presence for the 798 students, who joined in the hope that "everything is getting better."
NDS’ food drive staves off hunger, one can at a time
The Lenten "One-Can Meal" collection has become more vital than ever in restocking a network of archdiocesan food pantries, which have seen more first-time clients due to COVID, said administrators.
Little Flower songwriting class ‘lets students lead the way’ to musical diversity
Composer and choral director Tonya Taylor Dorsey has launched a new workshop series at the archdiocesan high school, with an ear for the many genres that speak to kids' hearts.
Catholic singer puts Lent’s pillars to song at St. Francis Parish
Songwriter and evangelist Marty Rotella offered his presentation on prayer, fasting and almsgiving at a two-day event Feb. 21-22 at the Springfield, Delaware County parish.
U.S. House passes Equality Act in a 224-206 vote
Should the bill clear the Senate, it will adversely affect charities, conscience rights, women’s sports "and sex-specific facilities," said the chairmen of five U.S. bishops' committees.
St. Kevin Parish to host holy hour for those affected by COVID
Augustinian Father Rob Hagan will lead a eucharistic holy hour in memory of all who have died from COVID-19 and for all health care workers Wednesday evening, Feb. 24.
Deacon Stephen Hopkins of St. Benedict, St. Athanasius dies at 89
Among the first class of Black men ordained as permanent deacons in the Philadelphia Archdiocese in 1982, Deacon Hopkins had fought in the Korean conflict in the Army.
Our Mother of Consolation students chart history of Black Americans
The fourth grade class created a Periodic Table with symbols and descriptions of Black Americans they admire, as part of their Black History Month studies.