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Archdiocese pays $50 million, so far, to abuse survivors
A new report from the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program shows that 222 claimants received an average of $225,000 per claim to help their healing from clergy sexual abuse.
‘Great day of thanksgiving’ sees five priests ordained in Phila.
Archbishop Perez brought God's call to fruition on Saturday, June 20 for five new priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese in a socially distant rite at the cathedral.
Work for racial justice starts with study of Black Catholic experience
Scholar Dr. Tia Noelle Pratt has launched the #BlackCatholics Syllabus, resources highlighting the work of Black Catholics on addressing racism, especially in the Catholic Church.
Casa del Carmen’s little grads put cap on most unusual year
Forty-five students from the Catholic Social Services preschool in Philadelphia received their diplomas June 19 in drive-through fashion at Holy Innocents Parish.
Support for caregivers comes from webinar series
During a time of challenges and physical distance, the Nourish for Caregivers ministry offers a free online series for family caregivers to sick, elderly or disabled persons.
Syracuse Diocese files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The bishop cited the implications of more than 100 lawsuits alleging past child sexual abuse and the economic impact of the pandemic. He vowed to make reparations to victims.
Pandemic showed just how much people need each other, pope says
During the deadliest days in Italy, medical professionals and volunteers built "a culture of closeness and tenderness" that cannot be allowed to disappear, Pope Francis said.
Pandemic highlights need to protect refugees, creation, pope says
Speaking at his Angelus address marking World Refugee Day, Pope Francis said all people should "be more responsible for looking after the common home."
Black Catholic spirituality a force in fight against racism, say pastors
Racial hatred must be rooted out from both hearts and society, and the gifts of African American Catholics are essential to the task, say Msgr. Federico Britto and Father Stephen Thorne.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announces changes of assignment, effective July 8, for 50 priests and two transitional deacons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.