News
Sister Margaret Mullin dies at 89
Margaret Mullin, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 69 years, died peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Sister Jeanne Adams dies at 94
Jeanne Adams, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 75 years, died peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
Indian Catholics bring ‘beauty, uniqueness’ to the life of the church, says bishop
The "marriage between faith and culture" that marks the long tradition of Indian Catholicism enriches faithful everywhere, said Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre at this year's Indian Catholic Heritage Day.
Tourist detained after toppling busts at Vatican Museums
A man, reported to be American, was detained by Vatican police Oct. 5 for the vandalism, which did not result in serious damage.
Head of Miami Catholic Charities helps coordinate statewide response to Ian
While providing aid to coastal southwest Florida, the agency and its sister organizations will also bring relief throughout the state, including to "pockets you are not hearing anything about," said director Peter Routsis-Arroyo.
Germany’s Synodal Path continues to draw attention in Rome
German Catholics involved in that nation's Synodal Path are convinced the church must address the "systemic causes" of clerical sexual abuse scandal, a task that will require change, said synodal assembly member Charlotte Kreuter-Kirchhof.
Delco parish hosts prison support group
The Mary, Mother of Captives Ministry , which supports loved ones of inmates, will host its monthly meeting Oct. 13 at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Drexel Hill.
Missionaries of hope have hearts renewed by Holy Spirit, pope says
In an Oct. 1 message to the Redemptorist order, Pope Francis invited members to "drink the new water that comes from the spring of the Holy Spirit."
Archbishop to lead pilgrimage to national shrine, honoring Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Archbishop Nelson Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist during an Oct. 15 pilgrimage for archdiocesan faithful to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Oct. 15.
Delco parish garden wins prize, and hearts
The Matthew XXV Garden at St. Cornelius Parish in Chadds Ford took second place at a Penn State Extension festival -- but the real harvest is one of blessings, said pastor Msgr. David Diamond.