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Archbishop Chaput blesses new shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Malvern Retreat House dedicated its new shrine for the patroness of the Americas to former executive director James Fitzsimmons. Archbishop Charles Chaput blessed the shrine Oct. 22.

Across the Aisles: St. Raymond of Penafort Church

The parish community of St. Raymond in Philadelphia's Mount Airy section gathered to worship God joyfully in the Mass on Sunday morning, Oct. 23.

Vatican’s top diplomat in U.S. visits St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, paid his first visit to a U.S. seminary by celebrating Mass Oct. 26 in a filled Immaculate Conception Chapel.

High-scoring game decides Catholic League Red Division title

Thanks to new league rules, St. Joseph's Prep's win over La Salle on Oct. 22 proved the season clincher for the Prep even with one game left on the schedule. See our photo gallery.

Pro-lifers mark 40 Days for Life with prayer, witness

Dozens of pro-lifers from the Philadelphia area gathered this week outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in center city as part of the 40 Days for Life national observance.

Cardinal O’Hara aces its match against Bonner-Prendergast

The Lions topped the Pandas three games to none in a Philadelphia Catholic League volleyball victory Oct. 11 -- see our photo gallery from the match.

At Metanoia rally, teens urged to turn to God

Thousands of Catholic high school sophomores, who normally would make their class retreat at their individual schools, gathered for the inaugural archdiocesan retreat for sophs Oct. 17 at La Salle University.

Prayers and pride abound at annual Mass for Hispanic Catholics

Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman, who leads pastoral ministry to the Latino Catholics who call the Philadelphia Archdiocese home, celebrated the Hispanic Heritage Mass Oct. 9 at the cathedral.

Individuals, teams battle for Catholic League golf titles

La Salle and Little Flower captured their boys and girls championships, respectively, at Melrose Country Club Oct. 3. Roman Catholic's Alex Durelli and Archbishop Wood's Karly Brown won the individual titles.

Little Flower comes up big with win against Archbishop Carroll

In Catholic League girls' soccer action Oct. 3, Little Flower blanked host Carroll, 4-0. As of Oct. 6, Little Flower stands in fourth place in the league with a 6-2 record, while Carroll is in the middle of the pack at 4-5.