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Holy Hour for Life with Knights of Columbus at Cathedral
All are welcome to attend a Holy Hour for Life at our beautiful basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedralon Saturday April 6th Start time is 730PM. The holy hour will be celebrated by Father Dennis Gill, the rector of the basilica.
Staff welcomes Philadelphia’s new Ukrainian Catholic leader
New Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak received a warm hello -- and traditional gifts and bread, salt and sunflowers -- when he visited the chancery of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia March 1.
Catholic school hosts Senate hearing on reauthorizing voucher program
St. Thomas More Catholic Academy hosted a Feb. 26 congressional hearing to mark the 15th anniversary of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Long-time base for city’s Black Catholics set to close
St. Peter Claver Church at 12th and Lombard in Philadelphia, dedicated in 1892, will formally close effective April 8. Proceeds from its sale will go toward ministries for African American Catholics.
Colombian churches help Venezuelan soldiers who have deserted
As political unrest increases in Venezuela, hundreds of soldiers and police officers are deserting and seeking shelter in neighboring Colombia.
Lent 2019 parish events
Deepen your Lenten experience by participating in one of many events taking place each week of Lent in parishes of the Philadelphia Archdiocese -- add your parish's event to our list.
Service, not party affiliation makes a politician Catholic, pope says
What makes a politician "Catholic" is not party affiliation, but dedication to promoting the common good, particularly through listening to and empowering people who often are overlooked, Pope Francis said.
Ghanaian bishops seek prayer as nation celebrates independence, Lent
This year's Lent has special significance because Ash Wednesday, March 6, marks the celebration of Ghana's 62nd anniversary of independence, said the Ghana Bishops' Conference.
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Pope Francis wants Catholics to understand how concern for migrants and refugees is part of a much broader Christian concern for people in need.
Papal funds expand, renovate children’s clinic in Bangui
People will encounter Christ every time they encounter and are attentive to the needs of children, especially those who are suffering, Pope Francis said in a video message inaugurating the opening of an expanded pediatric clinic in Central African Republic.