News
New archbishop faces headwinds and hope on immigration
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez will lead an archdiocese where immigrants make up between 10-15% of the population. From local to global levels, migration will remain a key issue for years to come.
Married couple shares life, hope with people at end of theirs
Funeral director Jim Brady and his wife Amanda, a 911 dispatcher, take nothing for granted -- including each other and the love they've shared since high school.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Changes of assignment for four archdiocesan priests and two permanent deacons were announced Feb. 14.
Judge pins second straight Catholic League wrestling title
The Jan. 28 win, the fifth in the last seven seasons, has sparked talk of a dynasty that coach Jim Savage chalks up to a team whose members "constantly challenge themselves."
Constantia sings with voices of angels
The vocal ensemble from Holy Angels Parish will present a free Feb. 16 concert at St. William Parish in Northeast Philadelphia.
British Columbia couple on quarantined cruise ship relying on faith
Marichu and Ding Camales-Torrijos don't expect to leave the Diamond Princess until Feb. 19 after the cruise ship was quarantined following discovery of the coronavirus on board.
Pope shares with U.S. bishops his frustration with reaction to Amazon text
In a Feb. 13 meeting with prelates from the southern U.S., Pope Francis said that, like them, he is accused of fear or obstinacy when he encounters opposition - as he has with his stance against married priests.
Remains of aborted babies now in final resting place in Indiana cemetery
More than 2,400 unborn children aborted by the late Dr. Ulrich "George" Klopfer, who kept their remains on his property, received a Feb. 12 burial led by state Attorney General Curtis T. Hill Jr.
Architect of China’s cross removal to oversee Hong Kong, Macau affairs
The appointment of Xia Baolong is seen as an indication that Beijing intends to take a hardline approach in the financial hub that has been roiled by more than six months of street protests.
African American students urged to learn about their history, heritage
At a Feb. 5 Mass for youth, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington stressed the need "to rediscover the history and accomplishments of men and women of color.