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USCCB: USCCB Chairman Mourns For Migrants Involved In Texas Tragedy
Publish date: July 24, 2017News from CatholicPhilly.com
Access to Medicaid to get health care called ‘vital’ for West Virginians
In the shadow of the national health care debate is West Virginia, a state where a large portion of the population is living in poverty, where Medicaid is the focus and concern.
In Tanzania, young people learn about selves as they help elderly
In helping abandoned elderly people in Tanzanian villages, young people have learned to care for themselves, too, said a nun who oversees the project that she began with Catholic friends in the U.S.
Strangers in a Strange Land
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has authored a new book offering guidance on how Christians―and particularly Catholics―can live their faith vigorously in a post-Christian public square. Click here to learn more and order your copy.
Fortnight for Freedom 2017: Freedom for Mission
All faithful are encouraged to take part in the sixth annual Fortnight for Freedom being observed nationally June 21- July 4, 2017. Join us for a Holy Hour for Religious Freedom Sunday, June 25, 2017, 5:30 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica
Experience World Renowned Artists in Pennsylvania’s Largest Cathedral
Pastoral Guidelines for Implementing Amoris Laetitia in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia completes the reflection on the family conducted by the Synods of 2014 and 2015, a reflection that engaged the entire world.
Normas pastorales para la implementación de Amoris Laetitia Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia
La exhortación apostólica Amoris Laetitia completa la reflexión sobre la familia llevada a cabo por los Sínodos sobre la Familia del 2014 y 2015, una reflexión que ha envuelto al mundo entero.
Office for Divine Worship Workshops
The Office for Divine Worship offers workshops for lectors and ministers of Holy Communion that are designed to provide ongoing formation for this important liturgical ministry.
For stressed or troubled marriages
The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience with 6-12 post-weekend sessions over 3 months. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the program is on communication in marriage between husband and wife.
Remain in My Love
Archbishop Chaput’s 3-year initiative for the renewal of marriage and family life in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Learn more at archphila.org/remain.
Philadelphia Catholic Grandparents Conference
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Join with Grandparents for a day of learning, sharing, prayer and support!
“Pass on our faith and keep prayer at the heart of the family”
Reboot! Live! With Chris Stefanick
REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. Oct 4 in Sellersville, Oct 5 in Lafayette Hill.
WINE Catholic Women’s Conference
Join over 1,000 women for the first-ever WINE National Catholic Women’s Conference! Sat, Oct 21, 2017, 8:30am-4pm, Doylestown, PA
100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima
The year 2017 marks 100 years since Our Lady appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Learn how the Archdiocese is celebrating!
Youth Ministry
Archdiocesan Office of Youth and Young Adults Announces Name Change to ANTHEM, reflecting desire to reinvigorate outreach to youth and young adults and engage them with the Catholic faith in meaningful ways.
Disabilities & Autism Help-Line
Do you need help accessing services and supports for someone with an intellectual disability or Autism? This convenient help-line can help families connect to disabilities services provided by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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