Domestic violence webinars offer hope, help as abuse spikes
The archdiocesan Office for Child and Youth Protection will co-host three online sessions in August to confront what experts call "a pandemic within a pandemic."
Doubleheader on home field for Archbishop Perez
During a July 26 visit to Holy Innocents Parish in Philadelphia, the former "Padre Nelson" caught up with old friends at two back-to-back Masses in English and Spanish.
From cathedral’s pews to Planned Parenthood, faithful rally for life
Archbishop Nelson Perez led some 400 area faithful in a July 25 liturgy, procession and prayer vigil sponsored by the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia.
Congressman Lewis remembered as ‘determined, forceful, thoughtful’
If perseverance is a sign of holiness in the 21st century, then U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) embodied it his whole life, said a leading religious sister. Lewis died July 17 at age 80.
Justice, dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich,’ Vatican official says
Prosecutors should go after the "big fish" perpetrators of human trafficking, a Vatican representative told the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
We’re all called to conversion — especially our parishes
Parishes exist in a new reality, not of the past, and that requires a change in mentality on the part of clergy and laity, writes Oblate Father Thomas Dailey.
Manila bishop tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s asymptomatic
Bishop Broderick Pabillo confirmed the diagnosis July 23, noting that he will keep working while under quarantine, confident that "in whatever happens, God's love is always with us."
Archdiocese revamps youth, young adult ministry
Following the recommendations of a task force convened by Archbishop Perez, two new offices will focus on reaching an increasingly diverse next generation.
Archbishop Perez calls for ‘honest conversations’ with youth on race, culture
"Journeying Together," a new U.S. bishops' initiative, will engage young people of diverse backgrounds to help the nation "move ahead on important questions," said the archbishop.
New Vatican Library website aims to serve scholars, entice curious
With a fresh look, easier and more intuitive navigation, and greater online services for researchers, the portal opens the library to a world restricted by COVID-19.