World Meeting of Families 2015
Archeparchy to invite families persecuted for faith to 2015 gathering
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia plans to invite families who have endured religious persecution to attend the World Meeting of Families being held in Philadelphia in September 2015.
Artist views painting as sacramental, studio as a cloister
Kennett Square artist Neilson Carlin, a husband, father and Catholic convert, reflects on his art, his faith and his latest commission: a painting for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.
Bishops focus on religious liberty, election document, upcoming synod
NEW ORLEANS (CNS) -- During their June 11-13 spring general assembly in New Orleans, the nation's Catholic bishops voted to extend their Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty and to approve work on a limited revision of their quadrennial document aimed at guiding Catholics in election decisions.
Head of U.S. bishops invites Pope Francis to Philadelphia
The bishops, gathered for a meeting in New Orleans, applauded a letter read by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, inviting the pope to the World Meeting of Families in 2015.
Archbishop Chaput invites all U.S. bishops for World Meeting of Families
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput made the following remarks today to fellow bishops -- who he invited to Philadelphia along with the families of their dioceses -- gathered in New Orleans for the spring meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Inspiring and supporting families, like her own
As the new programming director for next year’s World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Mary Beth Yount brings long experience as teacher, wife and mother to developing the topics that visitors to the event will be discussing.
Archbishop Paglia leaves Philadelphia to speak at United Nations
After a whirlwind tour of the city for World Meeting of Families planning, the archbishop spoke on the family in New York. He recalled his long friendship with Cardinal John Krol.
Roman Catholic, Hallahan students give rousing welcome to archbishop
The Vatican’s point man for the World Meeting of Families, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, stopped at Roman Catholic High School May 14. He urged the students to volunteer for the event in Philadelphia next year, and vowed to give their letters to Pope Francis.
Love is our mission: The family fully alive
As we begin the “heavy lifting” to prepare for the World Meeting of Families and a possible papal visit, Archbishop Chaput writes in his column that it’s a good moment to reflect on love as the fundamental mission of the family, and why the family must be a sanctuary of love.
Vatican archbishop: Buon giorno Philadelphia!
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia of the Pontifical Council for the Family toured the city’s historic sites – including the possible site of a Mass with Pope Francis – in a visit to help plan next year’s World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.