News
COVID-19 limits, rulings seen as latest challenges to religious liberty
Speakers at a recent forum described an uncertain path ahead as government authorities balance public health with congregations' needs for communal worship.
Directory called ‘fresh, focused tool’ to ‘enhance’ evangelization
Bishop Robert Barron welcomed the Vatican's updated "Directory for Catechesis," which will guide new teaching materials to include the local culture and the needs of Catholics at different ages and stages of life.
Liturgical artist uses gifts to heal wounds of racism
Oblate Brother Mickey McGrath has created a series of images that take a faith-based look at the struggle for racial equality. He relies on Black Catholic spirituality.
Grant to Divine Providence Village keeps disabled adults active
Intellectually disabled adults at an archdiocesan day program are discovering their artistic and athletic talents, thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph.
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.