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Longtime program for at-risk youth set to close
St. Gabriel's System, an archdiocesan ministry that has served thousands, will be discontinued due to declines in congregate care and financial fallout from COVID-19.
Sports back in play at archdiocesan high schools
Athletic competition will resume at the schools with strict adherence to COVID precautions, according to a Sept. 25 statement from the Office of Catholic Education and the Faith in the Future Foundation.
Nurse, health care leader Sister Audrey Kimbar dies at 82
The sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth served at Nazareth Hospital, St. John Neumann Nursing Home and Immaculate Mary Nursing Home in Philadelphia and Holy Family Nursing Services in Allentown.
In first COVID-era game, La Salle football sees triumph amid tragedies
La Salle, playing outside the suspended Catholic League schedule, beat Manheim Township 35-27. The Explorers' QB suffered a season-ending injury, and both teams honored a player who died last summer.
Gratitude, service are marks of love in time of pandemic
St. Matthew's parishioners in Conshohocken heard a talk this month that challenged them to "do little things in a great way," because "God wants us to make the world a better place."
Explore calling to be permanent deacon Sept. 30 in webinar
An information night titled “Are You Called to be a Permanent Deacon?” will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. featuring discussions with deacons and a Q&A.
St. Gabriel Parish hosts evening of music, healing
The Sept. 26 in-person gathering, entitled "Christ Our Light," will offer an opportunity for worship and witness at the South Philadelphia parish.
Ray Didinger to join Cardinal Foley Symposium Oct. 1
The legendary Philadelphia sports journalist will be the guest speaker and award recipient at the symposium. All are invited to participate via livestream video with Q&A.
Pope to U.N.: Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, humanity faces a choice between going back to an often unjust "normal" or rethinking economic and political policies, Pope Francis said.
Supreme Court denies appeals for two recent federal executions
William LeCroy and Christopher Vialva were the sixth and seventh inmates to be executed this year, following the resumption of federal executions after a 17-year hiatus.