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Friends of the Seminary Fundraising Dinner
The Redemptoris Mater Seminary of Philadelphia would like to thank all our friends and benefactors for their support of our new seminary, and invite you to join us at our 4th Annual Friends of the Seminary Fundraising Dinner.
Cathedral 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotion
Join the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral for Mass and Eucharistic adoration during the Cathedral Parish's 40 Hours Devotion.
Most Americans support life in prison over death penalty, says new poll
Most Americans support life imprisonment over the death penalty, according to a Gallup poll released Nov. 24, 2019, revealing a shift in the majority opinion on this issue for the first time in 34 years.
Belgian Salesians defend decision to send convicted pedophile to Africa
Father Carlo Loots, Belgian provincial vicar and spokesman for the Salesians of Don Bosco, said the order had learned from the incident and changed some procedures.
Irish abuse commission says it overestimated kids in religious-run homes
The Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse said the number of children housed in the institutions was approximately 42,000, about a quarter of the 170,000 previously cited in the 2009 Ryan Report.
Coat drive warms hearts and homes
At the sixth annual Operation Bundle Up on Nov. 30, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services wrapped more than 500 kids and adults in winter gear, while connecting families with needed resources.
Full hearts, open hands at area Thanksgiving celebrations
Faithful throughout the Archdiocese celebrated the holiday with prayer, praise and a number of outreaches to those in need.
50 years since White House conference on food, hunger issues remain
Fifty years after a White House conference on food, nutrition and health, policy advocates say the overall lack of access to healthy food and good nutrition remains a major issue today in the United States.
Pope names Italian finance inspector as head of Vatican financial agency
Pope Francis appointed a seasoned Italian finance inspector to lead the Vatican's financial watchdog agency following the resignation of its president.
Pope prays for Albania after earthquake leaves dozens dead
The earthquake struck in the early hours of the morning Nov. 26 and was felt as far away as Serbia. According to Albanian news agency, Shqiptarja, authorities said the death toll was at least 26 people and an estimated 650 wounded.