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Seniors welcome visitors bearing gifts of fresh produce
Residents of Casa Carmen Aponte, an archdiocesan senior housing complex, celebrated the Epiphany with deliveries from Giordano Garden Groceries.
Rev. King relied on faith, prayer to fight racism, Bishop Burbidge says
"Sadly, despite significant achievements, the sin of racism continues to affect men, women and children in communities across the nation," said the bishop of Arlington, Va. ahead of what would have Dr. King's 92nd birthday, Jan. 18
Heavy security in D.C., ongoing pandemic mean March for Life will be virtual
For the first time since 1974, when it first began, the message of the national March for Life to participants is: Stay home, and join the effort to build a culture of life through the virtual march.
Archdiocese gears up for a year of St. Joseph filled with ‘real graces’
Masses, devotions and an array of spiritual resources will help faithful draw closer to the church's premier patron, whose intercession is more needed than ever, said Father Dennis Gill.
St. Gabriel School to close; students to attend nearby St. Thomas Aquinas
The two Independence Mission Schools, located little more than a mile apart, will consolidate beginning in the fall. St. Gabriel's was operating at only 28% of capacity, making it unsustainable.
Dr. King commemoration, led by archbishop, set for Monday night
Archbishop Nelson Perez will lead a program remembering the late civil rights leader Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. at St. Dorothy Church, Drexel Hill. All are invited to join in person or via livestream.
Archbishop Perez inspires young adults to learn, get involved in church
A diverse group of young adults under the Office for Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees gathered with the Archbishop Jan. 10 at St. Cyprian Parish to show their joy as missionary disciples.
Supreme Court says abortion drugs can’t be obtained by mail
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement that women who are seeking abortion-inducing drugs must do so in person. A federal judge had allowed the drugs by mail last year due to the pandemic.
Healing a top priority in Buffalo, says incoming bishop
To bring about renewal from the contentious handling of sex abuse cases in the diocese and its bankruptcy, Bishop Michael Fisher will employ "the three C's:" communication, consultation and collaboration.
COVID-19 and ecumenism: Pandemic prompts prayer, action
Mutual charity and virtual ecumenical prayer among Christians have been good effects of the pandemic, highlighted in the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25.