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Cultural richness in archdiocese evident at Cathedral Mass
Thirty nations were represented with colorful banners and distinctive dress as Archbishop Chaput celebrated Mass March 23, thanking the people for their witness of faith and love of their culture.
Dinner for Guiding Star and Our Lady’s House
You are invited to join our upcoming dinner on Thursday, May 2, and rejoice in the testimonies of women and children whose lives have been changed, thanks to all who have helped these maternity homes over the years.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Festival
The second annual festival at the South Philadelphia parish features a live outdoor concert, tours of the historic 147-year-old church, food, fun and much more.
40 Days for Life Visit to Northeast Philadelphia
Former Planned Parenthood manager and current 40 Days for Life Director of Outreach Sue Thayer will share her story of transformation in Northeast Philadelphia on April 3rd.
African floods ‘wiped out entire villages’ after cyclone, says Jesuit
More than 2 million people in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi have been affected by a March 14 cyclone that has killed more than 700 people, with hundreds still missing.
Phila. priest among two bishops ordained for U.S. military archdiocese
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, a Philadelphia native and U.S. Navy chaplain since 2001, and Auxiliary Bishop William J. Muhm of New York will serve the global Catholic ministry to the armed services.
With Courage, same-sex-attracted man tells redemption story
Genuine compassion, along with support from Courage International, can help everyone "begin the dialogue with love," said Karl Miller at St. Jude Parish, Chalfont.
Mississippi governor signs ‘heartbeat’ bill; opponents pledge legal battle
On March 21, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican, signed into law S.B. 2116, a "heartbeat bill" which will prohibit abortions in the state after the point a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Pope amends canon law on religious who abandon their community
In a document titled "Communis Vita" (Community Life), the pope amended the Code of Canon Law to include an almost automatic dismissal of religious who are absent without authorization from their community for at least 12 months.
Arab Israeli fights to visit father’s grave, now surrounded by air base
Since 2000, Salwa Salem Copty repeatedly has made formal requests to gain access to the cemetery to visit her family members buried there, but her appeals to various Israeli authorities through multiple channels have gone unhandled.