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CatholicPhilly, the digital news agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, informs, educates, and inspires Catholics throughout the Philadelphia region.
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Rising Together Alliance is helping Catholic schools embrace inclusion, showing how students of all abilities learning together changes classrooms. Learn about parent advocates Vicki and Susan in their Faces of Hope story:
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With the Rising Together Alliance, Vicki Szostek and Susan Schuller are opening doors so kids with disabilities can learn—and feel included—in their Catholic schools.
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Old Oak Tree Transformed into Good Shepherd Sculpture
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After a windstorm damaged a long-standing tree on the campus of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Warrington, Bucks County, the pastor and parishioners rallied to arrange for the trunk to be sculpted...
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Holy Ghost Prep Becomes 18th Member of Philadelphia Catholic League
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The all-boys Catholic high school in Bensalem, run by the Spiritan Fathers, currently competes in 12 PCL sports.
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Ordained a priest in 1972 and consecrated bishop of the Diocese of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2008, he is remembered by friends and former parishioners with admiration and love. https://t.co/cE99DYy2Ym
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Ordained a priest in 1972 and consecrated bishop of the Diocese of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2008, he is remembered by friends and former parishioners with admiration and love.
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Hung Hoang’s life is a testament to trusting God through every challenge. Learn how he now empowers young Catholics in Philly in his Faces of Hope story:
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For Hung Hoang, faith is more than Sunday Mass. It’s a daily relationship with Christ that shapes everything he does—especially his work with the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement.
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Archbishop John Carroll High School's new Connelly Wellness Center, opened Sept. 22 in the center of the school, marks its commitment to the mental, spiritual, and academic support of students.
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Archbishop Carroll High School’s new Connelly Wellness Center, opened Sept. 22 in the center of the school, marks its commitment to the mental, spiritual, and academic support of students.
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‘Festival of the Word’ Aims to Connect Scriptures to Preaching at Mass
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St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will host the day-long event Oct. 6 with national homiletics experts plus Catholic and non-Catholic preachers, all to enhance the Sunday Mass experience.
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AbbeyFest Artists Share Diversity of Styles, Roots in Catholic Faith
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The faith and Christian music festival comes Saturday, Sept. 20 to its new location at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Bucks County.
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Not many high school students choose to convert to Catholicism. But Tai did, and while he did, he helped build a space for dozens of teens to find Christ together. Watch his Faces of Hope story:
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At 10, Tai lost his mom. At 18, he found a home in the Catholic Church. He’s now helping lead a youth group where dozens of teens choose faith together.
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The dramatized documentary “Matt Talbot: Urban Mystic” by Joyful Films unveils the Irishman’s journey of sobriety a century ago. Today, he inspires Philadelphians and others around the world in recovery. https://t.co/RIB8zcqUAx
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The dramatized documentary “Matt Talbot: Urban Mystic” by Joyful Films unveils the Irishman’s journey of sobriety a century ago. Today, he inspires Philadelphians and others around the world in...
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From Soil to Soul, Parish Gardens Grow Community, Compassion
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From Northeast Philadelphia to Chester and Montgomery counties, parishes of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are drawing parishioners and students to lend their hands toward growing food and friends...
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New assignments have been announced for several priests and permanent deacons, with appointments taking effect between August and October 2025. https://t.co/NQCNdY18L4
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New assignments have been announced for several priests and permanent deacons, with appointments taking effect between August and October 2025.
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At 10, Tai lost his mom. At 18, he found a home in the Catholic Church. He’s now helping lead a youth group where dozens of teens choose faith together. Read his Faces of Hope story:
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At 10, Tai lost his mom. At 18, he found a home in the Catholic Church. He’s now helping lead a youth group where dozens of teens choose faith together.
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Patricia lives her faith every day, offering care, dignity, and love to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Divine Providence. A true example of radical compassion. Read her Faces of Hope story: https://t.co/fPPDtL4RX7
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When Patricia Wahblo came to the U.S. as a refugee in 2000, Catholic Charities of Philadelphia welcomed her. She pays it forward every day, offering care and love to residents at Divine Providence...
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New Shrine to Our Lady of Kibeho Dedicated at Basilica of the Miraculous Medal
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The outdoor shrine to the Blessed Mother’s apparition in Africa features “a statue of Our Lady with color,” which speaks to the predominantly Black residents of Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood.
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Better Mental Health Resources Geared for the Black Community is the Focus of St. Athanasius Series
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A Redemptorist priest and clinical counselor shares a Biblical and scientific approach to managing trauma for residents of Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood.
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62 Catholic Schools Honored for Academic Excellence
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia honored 62 Catholic elementary schools for academic excellence, recognizing growth and achievement through standardized testing during a ceremony in West Chester.
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At 89, Frank Keegan could’ve chosen to slow down. Instead, he chose to serve. Every box of diapers he delivers is a reminder that God shows up in the most practical ways. Read his Faces of Hope story:
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Frank Keegan saw a need and responded—with faith, persistence, and hundreds of thousands of diapers. His Faces of Hope story is a reminder that the first step to serving others is simply showing up...
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An advertising campaign for the Archdiocese is coming this fall, and you’re invited to show your joyful faith by appearing as an extra in ads to be filmed at parish locations this week. https://t.co/WY2XAcEONC
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An advertising campaign for the Archdiocese is coming this fall, and you’re invited to show your joyful faith by appearing as an extra in ads to be filmed at parish locations this week.
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Catholic Teachers Power Up Their Tech Skills for the New School Year
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With tools, inspiration, and community, the Summer Tech Academy helped some 180 archdiocesan educators get ready for a new year of tech-driven teaching.
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