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Saint Hubert awarded $2 million grant to complete new arts and design center
The construction on the Connelly Arts and Design Center will begin in early 2023 and is projected to be completed by September 2023.
U.S. bishops launch new approach to teaching the faith
Catholic church leaders are taking a new approach to passing on the faith, saying they recognize a pressing need to do this in a way that adapts to the modern world.
Ukrainian archbishop tells pope Russia wants to destroy, not negotiate
Ukrainian Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych met Pope Francis Nov. 7 at the Vatican, the first time the two have met in person since Russia started the war in late February.
Despair over declining numbers shows lack of faith, pope tells religious
Aging or declining membership should prompt members of religious orders to ask, "What do we do?" but not to despair, Pope Francis said.
Pope tells young people: Skip Google, search God first for advice
Everyone needs help to mature and to grow as a person of faith, Pope Francis told young people in Bahrain, so reach out to someone a bit older and wiser and don't forget to pray.
Black Catholics celebrate faith, rich in heritage and hope
Archbishop Nelson Pérez will open National Black Catholic History Month in the Philadelphia Archdiocese with a Nov. 6 Mass that also marks the 40th anniversary of Black Catholic permanent deacons in the area.
Ukrainian Catholic clergy take faith to the field, rallying aid for military
Father Roman Pitula of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia led fellow clergy in an Oct. 30 soccer match to raise funds for Ukraine's army, now entering the ninth month of battle against a brutal Russian invasion.
Homelessness ministry gets makeover, thanks to generous donors
St. John's Hospice, part of Catholic Social Services, unveiled a newly remodeled dining hall with room at the table for a growing community, all made possible by the Connelly Foundation and other partners.
Drama brings martyred priest to life at area parishes
Actor and producer Leonardo Defilippis will star in "Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz" in a series of Nov. 16-20 performances -- with a faith-filled storyline that remains "very current and relevant" today.
Irish priest’s comments about transgenderism, gays result in suspension
Bishop Ray Browne of Kerry said an Oct. 30 homily by retired Father Seán Sheehy caused "deep upset and hurt."