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Religious women, men join in Mass for consecrated life

Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated Mass marking the World Day of Consecrated Life Feb. 2 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul with religious women and men in the archdiocese.

Catholic school teachers mark anniversaries at special Mass

Bishop Michael Fitzgerald was the celebrant of a Mass concluding Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31 in Philadelphia for teachers who have dedicated their lives to the mission of Catholic education for 25 years, 50 years or more.

175 parish catechists honored for years of service at Mass

Bishop Edward Deliman celebrated the Mass for Religious Educators in which 175 teachers in Parish Religious Education Programs received awards for service in categories ranging from five to 45 years.

Jesuit priest offers global view, update on sex abuse crisis

Almost 200 people filled a hall at Villanova University Jan. 29 looking to deepen their understanding about global perspectives on the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, with a leading Vatican expert.

Prayers, praise rise at interfaith service honoring Dr. King

More than 400 participants came out to honor slain civil rights activist Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a Jan. 20 archdiocesan interfaith prayer service at Our Mother of Consolation Parish in Philadelphia.

Archbishop Perez returns to roots at Casa del Carmen

On Jan. 24, the new leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia toured the North Philadelphia ministry site where he had spent a decade serving the area's Latino community.

St. John Neumann Shrine first stop for incoming archbishop

As a Philadelphia priest, Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez often prayed at the shrine of Philadelphia's saintly fourth bishop. As the next archbishop of Philadelphia, he made the shrine his first public visit Jan. 24.

St. William Parish’s 100th anniversary

The Northeast Philadelphia Parish welcomed Archbishop Charles Chaput on Sunday, Jan. 19 as he celebrated its centenary with a Mass, joined by concelebrating priests and an upper and lower church packed with the faithful.

Archbishop, students wish Jesus a happy birthday in style

Barnyard animals, balloons, music and dance -- plus a giant cake -- made for an A-list party on Dec. 19, which topped off a year-long fundraiser for Catholic Social Services programs that support hundreds of kids and families.

Across the Aisles: St. John Fisher, Boothwyn

The Delaware County parish rebuilt its main worship church into a traditional Catholic church that Bishop John McIntyre consecrated during Mass with the parishioners and St. John Fisher's pastor, Father Robert McDermott.