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No time to claim victory over COVID-19 yet, pope cautions
Pope Francis prayed for people living in countries where the coronavirus is still causing a huge number of deaths, and he urged people to follow health precautions.
On ‘virus’ of racism, panelists praise protesters demanding justice
Catholic speakers in an online dialogue on racism viewed reflected on the killing of George Floyd and the resulting global protests. They urged personal and systemic changes in society.
Archbishop calls young people protesting racism ‘great signs of hope’
At the cathedral June 5 Archbishop Nelson Perez lauded the massive protests over the killing of George Floyd, and explained the resumption of public Masses.
Tool helps parishioners assess how parish aids their faith journey
Eighty archdiocesan parishes representing 17,000 Catholics have used the Disciple Maker Index to provide parish leaders with valuable data and form pastoral plans.
Msgr. John Graf, longtime pastor in West Grove, dies at 71
Ordained in 1974, the Philadelphia native was assistant chancellor for the archdiocese then was pastor of Assumption B.V.M. Parish for 21 years before retiring in 2010.
At St. Anselm School, learning and fundraising succeed online
The Catholic school in Northeast Philadelphia, like many others, relies on fundraisers for support. A virtual dance party in May raised $40,000, far above the hoped-for $15,000.
Catholic Social Services gets $150K grant from Connelly Foundation
Programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, dependent youth and hungry people in the region each received $50,000 in the grant from the local foundation.
New videos guide faithful back to the pews for Mass
As parishioners return to in-person liturgies, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has released several clips featuring guidelines, testimonials and a special "welcome home" from Archbishop Nelson Perez.
Meghan Markle urges Catholic high school graduates to help rebuild nation
In an online address to her alma mater, the biracial Los Angeles native advised fellow alumnae to rebuild the world "until it is rebuilt."
Marking World Environment Day, pope says: Don’t look the other way
"Our planet is being plundered" for profit, said Pope Francis in his message for the June 5 observance, adding that "we have a chance to reverse course" and create "a better, healthier world."