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N.J. bishops’ letters helped pave McCarrick’s path to power
Three of the state's four bishops did not tell what they knew, according to the McCarrick report. That has led to a lack of trust in church leaders among priests and seminarians, said one priest and a seminary instructor.
Pope Francis congratulates Biden on winning presidential election
The pope called President-elect Joe Biden early Nov. 12 in Wilmington, where he is working with the presidential transition team. Biden will be the nation's second Catholic president.
2020 election once again highlights Electoral College
While white smoke didn't waft over Pennsylvania, there are parallels between the U.S. system of electors and the church's College of Cardinals, even as the viability of the former is under scrutiny.
News accounts of McCarrick report lay blame on popes, others
Catholic and secular media's coverage of the Vatican's long-awaited report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick shows how many different perspectives can be gleaned from a 460-page report.
Rob McCullough, Upper Darby family man, dies at 65
A proud graduate of Msgr. Bonner High School and Villanova University, he worked for many years in insurance. Besides golf, travel and music, he most loved spending time with family in Avalon.
New state tax credit will help archdiocese build more homes for seniors
Archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services lauded a new Pennsylvania program, which was enacted last week with bipartisan support, to aid in developing affordable senior apartments.
‘Debit of gratitude’ spurs faithful to honor veterans
Despite COVID, parishioners throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese have found ways to support area service men and women through prayer and outreach on Veterans Day.
U.K. abuse inquiry says London cardinal, Vatican failed to lead
The Catholic Church in England and Wales and the Vatican failed to show compassion or leadership in the fight against child abuse, said a government report on sex abuse from 1970 to 2015.
Black Catholics come together as one at St. Martin de Porres Mass
Some 400 area faithful gathered last Saturday at the cathedral for a liturgy honoring Black Catholic spirituality and welcoming a new generation -- 45 young people were confirmed by Archbishop Pérez.
At 100, WWII vet recounts joining Women’s Coast Guard Reserves to serve country
After working at a defense plant as did many women during the war, Seaman 1st Class Shirley Reagor joined the service and saw the world. Raised a Baptist, her son became a priest and she became Catholic -- at age 95.