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Faithful gather to remember ‘it’s not just about migrants’
Some 300 joined in prayer on Sept. 23 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Philadelphia to mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. In his 2019 message for the observance, Pope Francis has stressed that immigration "is about all of us."
Archdiocesan schools kick off new academic year at rally
Prayers, cheers and a mascot race capped a Sept. 6 gathering outside the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, where Archbishop Charles Chaput challenged those present to learn how "small acts of Christian love" can become "contagious."
Religious sisters, brothers mark anniversaries at Cathedral Mass
Consecrated women and men came together for the annual religious jubilarians' Mass Sept. 15 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to celebrate prayerfully their many years of ministry in the church.
Hidden heroes commended with papal honors
Working in fields as diverse as temporal services, child protection, archive management and deaf ministry, 40 women and men were recognized for their faithful service to the church at a Sept. 5 prayer service.
Back to school at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
The seminary community welcomed new seminarians Aug. 20 and returning students joined the faculty and administration for a special Mass to begin the new academic year Aug. 28.
Italian-American faithful honor Mary in venerable tradition
A feast in honor of Mary was celebrated with a Mass, street procession and festival Aug. 18 in Norristown for the 115th year, recalling the devotion of their 16th century Sicilian forbears and 20th century immigrant families.
Across the Aisles: Sinulog at St. Augustine
Hundreds of Catholics gathered for a devotion dear to Filipino-Americans on Aug. 18 at St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia to celebrate the Señor Santo Niño de Cebú, the Holy Child Jesus.
Across the Aisles: Poor Clare Sisters honor patron saint
The Poor Clares of the Franciscan Monastery of St. Clare in Langhorne dedicated a period of three days of prayer in honor of St. Clare, the 12th century saint from Assisi, Aug. 8 to 10.
Pilgrimage in pictures: Our Lady of Czestochowa
Prior to the feast of the Assumption, hundreds walked from Philadelphia to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, joining more than 3,000 fellow pilgrims from New Jersey. Now in its 18th year, the three-day trek is a beloved, prayerful tradition.
Biking for Vocations: Scenes from the road, in the churches
A group of seminarians completed their 150-mile tour this week through several suburban counties with stops at nine parishes in the archdiocese, all to promote vocations awareness.