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Cathedral rites on Ash Wednesday to mark start of Lent
Archbishop Nelson Perez will celebrate Mass Feb. 17 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul -- see our link for the livestream -- as Christians around the world begin their 40-day Lenten journey.
Food giveaway draws crowds in ‘moment of evangelization’
Cars and pedestrians lined city streets for a Feb. 6 archdiocesan distribution at a Northeast Philadelphia parish, whose pastor called the event "an invitation to connect with God."
Vaccine access one of many fights facing vulnerable Global South
The global network of Catholic charities has been reminding the international community that poorer countries "will be last on the list" to receive the vaccine, and they are challenged by lack of infrastructure.
Dispensation from Sunday Mass in Detroit expires March 13
Although the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and holy days will return in the Archdiocese of Detroit, the archbishop will allow exceptions for the sick, elderly and those with "significant fear or anxiety of becoming ill by being at Mass."
Catholic agency gets $1 million grant to help fire-devastated cities
The grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to Catholic Charities USA will allow 10 Catholic Charities agencies to deliver aid over the next 12 to 18 months in Colorado, California, Oregon and Washington.
After 11 months, what is there left to give up this Lent?
The age-old question "What are you giving up for Lent?" has new meaning this year. On the heels of the coronavirus and many challenges, many believe this Lent should be a time for deep reflection.
Like Amazon, students should deliver the good news fast, bishop says at SEEK21
"Are we presenting in our message the true image of God? Are we delivering the good news of a God of love?" That was the message of a homily at a global conference attended by small groups totaling 27,000 participants.
On Ash Wednesday, Philippine archdiocese to let families distribute ashes
The Cebu Archdiocese released a prayer guide for those at home and unable to go to church due to COVID-19 restrictions. Government rules prohibit children and elderly people from attending large church gatherings.
Iraqi Catholics call it ‘miracle’ that pope will visit their city
The largest Syriac Catholic congregation in the world is preparing physically and spiritually for Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Qaraqosh, Iraq. "Words can't describe how happy we are," said one priest.
Global players join to set priorities for COVID vaccine
Equitable and effective ways of allocating the vaccines are being sought because if they are not available to everyone, the pandemic continues, taking more lives and harming more people and economies.