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There’s ‘something about the ashes,’ says Archbishop Perez
Addressing some 2,000 Ash Wednesday Mass attendees at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Archbishop Nelson Perez described Lent as "an incredible season of grace and blessing."
Intellectually disabled L’Arche members react to news of Vanier abuse
At the organization's Toronto site, many who had survived abuse in other settings described the Canadian writer and theologian as "a bad man" who had harmed people.
Sister Roberta Hoolahan, S.S.J., dies at 94
After graduating from West Catholic High School, the West Philadelphia native entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia in 1943, and would minister in the congregation for 76 years.
Sister Winifred Tormey dies at 85
The sister of St. Joseph of Philadelphia ministered in nine dioceses in her 67 years of religious life.
With no Ash Wednesday Masses, bishops in northern Italy share prayers
Parishes in several dioceses offered alternative ways to begin the celebration of Lent, as liturgies were cancelled to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
As Great Fast begins, Ukrainian Catholic prelate seeks forgiveness
Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia asked the faithful to begin Lent by pardoning him for "offenses and unfulfilled expectations," and urged them to do the same for each other.
Appeals court upholds Trump administration’s Title X ‘Protect Life Rule’
In a Feb. 24 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the ban on using taxpayer funds to promote or provide abortion as family planning.
Men invited for inspiration, encouragement at Man Up Philly
The 12th annual Man Up Philly Conference is set for March 7 and seeks to energize men through prayer, impactful talks and community. Speakers include former Eagles tight end Brent Celek, Immaculee Ilibagiza and Steve Bollman, with Archbishop Perez celebrating Mass.
Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, pope says in Lenten message
Pope Francis called for increased compassion and "personally participating in the building of a better world" in observing Lent, which begins on Feb. 26 for Latin-rite Catholics.
Catholic Charities Appeal wins at Sixers game
A Feb. 20 match helped benefit the campaign, which raises vital funds for an array of archdiocesan ministries that assist tens of thousands. Catholic Human Services secretary James Amato received an official team shirt, to the delight of several program clients.