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A first for St. Joseph: 19th century mural placed on historic register
For the first time, the Philadelphia Historical Commission has conferred historical certification on a piece of sacred art -- the ceiling-mounted painting at Old St. Joseph Church, Philadelphia's oldest Catholic church.
In week of Christian unity, diverse faithful pray together
Clergy and faithful from several Philadelphia church communities and the Cathedral Parish met Jan. 20 to sing hymns, reflect on Scripture readings and show their commitment to unity and solidarity in the Gospel.
Archbishop Chaput joins clergy, faithful on Dr. King’s Day
The faithful filled St. Barbara Church in West Philadelphia for a prayer service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, the national holiday of service and remembrance of the civil rights leader.
Archbishop Chaput visits prisoners at Philadelphia jail
Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Northeast Philadelphia hosted a pastoral visit and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput last week. See our photo gallery on the visit, which highlighted the archdiocese's prison ministry.
Across the Aisles: St. Francis de Sales Parish
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated the 125th anniversary Mass at the West Philadelphia church -- see scenes from the Mass by CatholicPhilly.com photographer Sarah Webb.
Scenes from the Mass honoring religious educators
Archbishop Chaput handed out the awards honoring milestones of service in parish religious education programs, encouraged the catechists in his homily and received a top award for his own efforts.
Holy Spirit Church hosts last Sunday Mass
The Baptism of the Lord last Sunday was a fitting occasion for two baptisms celebrated at St. George Parish using holy water from Holy Spirit. There was sadness but little anger over the decision to end Sunday Masses at Holy Spirit.
Feast of St. John Neumann
The celebration at St. Peter the Apostle Church included the blessing of a new atrium for small ceremonies and other events at the church.
Across the Aisles: B.V.M. Parish, Darby
The community of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Darby, Delaware County, recently hosted Archbishop Charles Chaput for a pastoral visit and celebration of the Mass.
Ryan carolers spread good cheer to elderly residents
For the second year about 50 volunteer students from Archbishop Ryan High School traveled to local nursing homes. This year the group went to St. John Neumann and St. Joseph Manor.