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Sister Helen Bradley, 82, dies in 65th year as St. Joseph Sister
The graduate of St. Bernard School and St. Hubert High School in Philadelphia, she entered religious life in 1955 as Sister Anna Francis and served all of her ministry in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Sister Mary Bradley, S.S.J., dies at 85
After attending Ascension of Our Lord School and Little Flower High School in Philadelphia, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1952 as Sister Anne Peter. She would serve in three dioceses.
Papal academy fosters ethics, alliances in AI debate
Given the huge impact technology and artificial intelligence will have on humanity and the environment, the Pontifical Academy for Life is encouraging more ethical and moral reflection in the multidisciplinary field.
Church leaders oppose Israeli plans to annex West Bank
Moving forward with an Israeli plan to unilaterally annex West Bank land could mean the end to the already languishing Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, said the heads of the Holy Land churches.
Outreach brings airline food to the hungry on the ground
With the aviation industry stalled, Project Isaiah directs in-flight meals to agencies such as archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services to meet the steep demand for aid.
Catholic students, staff show the love on Teacher Appreciation Week
Heart-warming signs of mutual gratitude were abundant last week as thanks for teachers and this year's graduates rolled out along with creative approaches to education across the archdiocese.
Catholic educators wonder how to restart next school year
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and it is possible that many schools will begin in the fall through remote learning only -- a prospect that educators say they hope to avoid.
Chicago prison ministry helps newly released people with basic needs
When Illinois began releasing inmates from state prisons to reduce populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff from Kolbe House, the Chicago Archdiocese's prison ministry, stepped up to help.
Join online Easter video series each night this week
Archbishop Nelson Perez invites all the faithful to join him spiritually each night at 7 p.m. to watch a brief talk by local speakers in “Resurrection & Restoration: Archbishop Pérez’s Easter Video Series.”
New video series explores power of Christ to restore life after COVID-19
Starting May 10, local Catholic speakers will share dynamic insights on "Resurrection and Restoration" as part of the Archbishop's Easter video series, available online in English, Spanish and American Sign Language.