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Virtual Life in the Spirit Conference starts strong, keeps growing
Organizer Maria Richardson said the eight-week online Charismatic prayer seminar began with 350 people and has grown to some 470. It ends June 22.
No evidence found of improprieties by national shrine rector
The bishop of Scranton found no evidence of sexual impropriety by Msgr. Walter Rossi, and the archbishop of Washington found no financial mismanagement at the shrine.
Consultants help parishes serve better in time of pandemic
Parishes weren't designed to handle the challenges of today's circumstances, so Catholic Leadership Institute is offering a free service to present best practices for parish leaders.
Pandemic, recession causing Catholic schools to close
More than 100 Catholic elementary and secondary schools are expected to close nationwide by the fall as parents who have lost jobs can no longer afford tuition.
Deacon retirements, new assignments, announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced the retirment of eight permament deacons and the first parish assignments for the nine newly ordained permanent deacons.
Area shrines slowly reopen as COVID restrictions ease
After weeks of being closed, beloved places of pilgrimage are welcoming the faithful again, but devotions at several shrines in the archdiocese will look different as social distancing remains key.
Jason Harrigan takes up coaching reins at Prep basketball
St. Joseph’s Prep made Harrigan just the second active Black hoops coach in the Catholic League. He follows in the steps of the legendary Speedy Morris.
Social worker guides parents through pandemic to brighter future
From talking women through labor to instilling skills for lasting change, Christine Torrisi of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services helps families face today while building a new tomorrow.
Agency says seniors still need help, even as COVID restrictions lift
Virus numbers are leveling, but archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services reports an "exploding" increase in requests for assistance with food, housing and mental health.
Arizona shelter with link to Philly serves growing number of homeless
Native Philadelphian Carl Zawatski, a lay Franciscan, runs St. Francis Shelter for homeless men in Tucson. In five years it has gone from trial program to a major expansion.