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Parishes should plan now how to welcome back parishioners
"You can't be thinking, 'What will we do after the pandemic?' You have to be doing it now," said a Dominican sister, among other Catholic leaders. "People have to be creative, innovating."
Man Up Philly returns March 6 in all-virtual event
All men in the Philadelphia region are invited to attend the 13th annual Men's Spirituality Conference featuring top speakers in an inspiring day of faith and fellowship.
Novena, Mass set to honor ‘faithful, fervent’ Philly saint
St. Katharine Drexel, whose life was marked by a "selfless demonstration of God’s love and devotion to all," will be invoked in a solemn novena capped by a March 3 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
In this hoops season, every game is a playoff game
Between COVID restrictions and snow days hampering practices and with a constricted playoff format, girls' and boys' Catholic League basketball is more intense than ever in the season's homestretch.
Initiative aims to help 1,000 poorest parishes in U.S.
Catholic Extension is seeking 1,000 faith communities to raise a minimum of $1,000 each during Lent to help the 1,000 poorest parishes in the country that are serving the poor.
S.C. governor signs abortion bill, says right to life is ‘fundamental’
A new state law prohibits an abortion if a doctor detects a fetal heartbeat after a required test. A woman who receives an abortion in violation of the law could sue for $10,000 in damages.
Mars missions can inspire next generation scientists, astronomer says
As Perseverance sends to Earth high-definition images, video and audio of the red planet, one papal astronomer hoped the fresh discoveries will inspire future explorers.
Webinar helps 120 young adults find health, growth during COVID isolation
With young adults facing isolation from their peers, family, work and church, an event by the Office for Ministry With Young Adults helped young people gain skills for psychological coping and spiritual growth during the pandemic.
Philadelphia archdiocese warning parishes about series of thefts
A Collegeville man was arrested for breaking into poor boxes at several churches. “If individuals have fallen on hard times, they needn’t be driven to thievery,” said a spokesman. “They need only ask for assistance.”
Greensburg’s new bishop is first native son to head the Pa. diocese
Archbishop Nelson Pérez was the principal consecrator of Bishop Larry Kulick, a parish priest and now the sixth bishop of the diocese that covers four counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.