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St. Francis Country House celebrates 100 years in Darby
St. Francis Country House, a member facility of Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is celebrating 100 years of providing health care services for the Delaware County community. To commemorate the occasion, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving Friday, Oct. 4. A celebration dinner followed at Springfield Country Club. […]
Mayor Michael Nutter addresses leaders at West Catholic Prep
West Catholic Preparatory High School at 4501 Chestnut St. hosted The Honorable Michael A. Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia, during a student leadership assembly on Thursday, October 3, 2013. The mayor addressed the student body on the topic of leadership and help hand out pins to West Catholic’s newly installed student leaders after they maid their […]
Catholic Foundation aims to engage lay Catholic donors in Philadelphia
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will not ask Catholics for money. Instead, the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia will not only “make the ask” but it will invite donors to indicate how they would like their contributions to be used in support of the good works of the church in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The new organization was […]
Healing Mass at SS. Philip and James Church unites suffering to exaltation
As the universal church celebrated the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Sept. 14, worshipers participated in a healing Mass at SS. Philip and James Church in Exton to unite their suffering to exaltation. Infirm parishioners and their families, as well as caregivers, received prayers and the sacrament of anointing of the […]
Parishes undergoing self-study in 2013-1014 Pastoral Planning Initiative
The following is a summary of key indicators of parish sacramental life for parishes now undergoing self-study. Click on the parish name for a link to more detailed information, from the archdiocesan Office for Parish Service and Support. Bucks County PPA 100 Our Lady of Fatima, Bensalem 2008 2012 Infant Baptisms 34 21 Marriages […]
Archbishop urges prayers for victims of widespread flooding in Colorado
DENVER (CNS) — Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila said he is praying for all those affected by extensive flooding in northern Colorado and urged all people of good will “to join me in prayer.” “This morning I heard with concern about the flooding that is hitting the Front Range and impacting people within the Archdiocese […]
Women religious join drive to stop pipeline in Kentucky’s ‘Holy Land’
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In the "Holy Land" of central Kentucky, religious communities have joined neighboring landowners in a campaign to stop a pipeline project that they fear will endanger the land they hold so dear.
Stockton Diocese considers bankruptcy in wake of abuse settlements
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In his role with U.S. bishops' committees over the years, Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., has frequently urged members of Congress not to cut programs that help the poor. Now, the bishop, who has led the Diocese of Stockton since 1999, is speaking closer to home about how his diocese -- while facing financial burdens -- must continue its ministries and its outreach to the local poor.
It’s a new school year with a new name for West Catholic Preparatory High School
Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, Mr. Christopher Mominey, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Catholic Education, Mr. Samuel Casey Carter, Chief Executive Officer Faith in the Future Foundation and Dr. Carol A. Cary, Superintendent of Secondary Schools, visited West Catholic Preparatory High School and participated in the presentation of the school’s new flag reflecting the school’s updated name. Chris […]
Chef Jose Garces celebrates new healthy pantry at Casa Del Carmen
Christina Weiss Lurie, President of the Philadelphia Eagles Youth Partnership, and Jose Garces, award-winning Iron Chef and co-founder of the Garces Foundation, took part in the grand opening of the Green Light Pantry at Casa del Carmen on Tuesday, September 11. The Green Light Pantry at Casa del Carmen, a ministry of Catholic Social Services […]