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Archdiocese sets guides for Holy Week with no public Masses
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is preparing for what had been, before the coronavirus pandemic, unthinkable: Holy Week and Easter without public liturgies. Beginning with Palm Sunday April 5, participation from home is encouraged.
Virtual Stations of the Cross with Anthem
Anthem Philly will be bringing their Virtual Stations of the Cross event online.
“Our Faith, Our Hope, Our Love” ON-LINE Catholic Conference
The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation would like to spread the word for two great organizations: Patchwork Heart Ministries and Fiat Network Ministries about their upcoming ON-LINE Conference being held on Saturday, 3/28/2020.
St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation Children of Divorce Support Group
Adult Children of Divorce Support Group, held every month the LAST THURSDAY of the month at 8 p.m.
Father Laurence Gleason, active in health ministry, dies at 67
The Norristown native attended Visitation School and Bishop Kenrick High School before earning degrees in voice, and performing in operas before discovering his vocation to priesthood.
Deacon Francis Burke of St. Bernadette Parish dies at 80
A business manager at several parishes who was ordained a permanent deacon in 1999, Deacon Burke is remembered fondly: "Most people ... would describe him as a saint," said a fellow deacon.
Sister Mary Agnes Loftus, I.H.M., dies at 95
The former Sister Michael Raphael taught in schools mostly in the Philadelphia Archdiocese over the course of her 76 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Without daily Mass, Catholics rediscover meaning of sacrifice
The suspension of public liturgies due to the coronavirus pandemic has led many to reflect on the gift of the Eucharist, and the sufferings of those who are often unable to receive it.
Anniversary of ‘Gospel of Life’ marked by commitment to moms
March 25 marks the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II's "The Gospel of Life" and a yearlong effort to help every pregnant mother know "she can turn to her local Catholic community for help and authentic friendship."
Msgr. Charles McGroarty, former St. Matthew’s pastor, dies
The former pastor of one of Northeast Philadelphia's largest parishes was also director of the archdiocesan Family Life Office and began the annual wedding anniversary Masses. He was 86.