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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.
Pro-lifers take to streets of Philadelphia in prayer
Catholic Christians gave witness to the sanctity of human life during a day of pro-life events last Saturday and a prayer vigil on Monday in Philadelphia.
St. Malachy’s hosts Dr. King remembrance
Archbishop Chaput and invited leaders from several Christian denominations read passages from Scripture and gave a reflection during the 31st annual commemorative service. The St. Malachy Choir led the congregation in rousing hymns.
Cathedral hosts Mass, ceremony for parish religion teachers
Watch a video of catechists in the Philadelphia Archdiocese receiving awards during a ceremony and Mass with the archbishop, who also presented an posthumous award to the family of the late Bishop Joseph McFadden. (Video by Sarah Webb)
Children celebrate Christmas with Archbishop Chaput and Santa
Watch a video of the Archbishop's Christmas Benefit for Children.
Music for the season
Watch a video of two concerts of sacred music at parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese last week.
Hundreds fill the street in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Processions of parishioners from predominantly Latino parishes in South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia and Lower Northeast Philadelphia came to Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the evening Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput.