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‘Life Affirming Choices’ at St. Vincent de Paul Church
Watch a video of Bobby Schindler, brother of Terri Schiavo, giving a talk on the Catholic teaching concerning nutrition and hydration for patients on Sunday, March 9 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Richboro. (Video by Sarah Webb)
Phaith in action: Catholic teens live it up at youth rally
Watch a video from the Generation Phaith rally for high school-age teens March 2 at Archbishop Carroll High School.
Neumann-Goretti celebrates a double championship
Watch the excitement of the Catholic League basketball championships Feb. 24 at Philadelphia's legendary Palestra. (Video by Sarah Webb)
Norristown parish hosts Mass for immigrants and immigration reform
Members of St. Patrick Parish, Norristown, which is comprised mostly of Latino immigrants, joined Visitation B.V.M. parishioners for a Mass celebrated by New Mexico's retired Bishop Ricardo Ramirez. Watch our video of the Mass.
Mobile symbol of respect for life sent off with blessing
Watch a video of the blessing of a new van of Catholic Social Services, which will support pregnant women in the Philadelphia region.
Celebrating Catholic schools
As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, don’t miss CatholicPhilly.com’s special guide to the week with stories that show why Catholic schools are worth celebrating.
Operation Rice Bowl kicks off for 2014
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia joined Catholic Relief Services to launch CRS Rice Bowl this year during a program Monday afternoon, Jan. 27, at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Philadelphia. Father Steven D. Thorne, pastor of the parish, welcomed representative of CRS and Bishop John McIntyre, who led prayers for the success of the effort which last year raised almost $400,000 in the archdiocese. (Video by Sarah Webb)
Oblate priest speaks of communications in Cardinal Foley lecture
Hundreds an auditorium at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Monday night, Jan. 27, for the first talk in the John Cardinal Foley Lecture Series. It was given by Oblate Father Thomas Dailey, who holds the chair named for the late Cardinal Foley at the seminary. (Video by Sarah Webb)
2014 Catholic Charities Appeal continues to give hope
At a news conference on January 23rd, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the launch of the 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal. The theme of this year’s Appeal “Giving Hope,” reminds everyone that we are called to create hope by the love we bring to others. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. is proud to announce that […]
West Catholic falls to Conwell-Egan, 58-47
Despite a slow start, Conwell-Egan defeated visiting West Catholic, 58-47, Jan. 20 in a Catholic League game.