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Prayers of the rosary offered for victims of Las Vegas shooting
Faithful Catholics gathered to worship God and pray for Mary's intercession during the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's rosary devotion and Mass Oct. 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Blessing a new van so donors can support the poor elderly
A project to raise money for a much-needed van culminated Oct. 6 as residents of Holy Family Home and guests including the Knights of Columbus saw the Little Sisters of the Poor welcome their new vehicle.
Catholic agency helps dispel fear of refugees with meal in Chester
On the same day Pope Francis launched “Share the Journey” to encounter migrants in the community, Catholic Social Services hosted a welcome luncheon Sept. 27 for new arrivals at the CSS Chester Family Service Center.
Across the Aisles: A new Ukrainian Catholic bishop
Newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop Andriy Rabiy of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia celebrated Mass on Sunday, Sept. 24 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Two top volleyball teams square off in Merion
Pope John Paul II traveled from Royersford to Merion Mercy Academy on Sept. 29 for a hard-fought match in which Merion prevailed, three games to two.
Cardinal Rigali returns to celebrate Mass for contemplative nuns
The former Archbishop of Philadelphia traveled to St. Andrew Church in Newtown where the Poor Clares of the Franciscan Monastery in Langhorne met him for their 100th anniversary Mass.
Two years after World Meeting, garden honors event’s supporters
Archbishop Charles Chaput dedicated the new World Meeting of Families-Philadelphia 2015 Donor Wall and Memorial Garden on Sept. 28 at the cathedral. The wall displays plaques that memorialize the names of donors.
Revival lifts spirits through music, praise, preaching at Cathedral
Hundreds of faithful and clergy from several parishes in the Black Catholic community gathered Sept. 25-26 to worship God, led by a Dominican priest from Chicago, the Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir and the Immanuel Movement Praise Team.
Pope John Paul II H.S. hits the road for historic home game
Alumni from the four "legacy" schools from Conshohocken and Norristown that led to today's Catholic high school in Royersford enjoyed a game Sept. 28 on their old field -- and a thrilling win for the Panthers in overtime.
Walk for Life draws pro-lifers, including youths, to city
In conjunction with the 40 Days for Life campaign, a public witness for the sanctity of life was held on Sept. 24 in Sister Cities Park in Philadelphia, followed by Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.