Philadelphia joins suburbs, lifts most COVID restrictions for churches
Catholics in the City of Philadelphia got an unexpected surprise as restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted for all churches on Wednesday, June 2. Protocols such as frequent
It’s Time to Get Back to Mass!
God told us, “Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day!”For two millennia, we Catholics have believed that we best keep Holy the Lord’s Day by Sunday Mass!Yes, for the last
Gun violence calls for the Gospel message in action, say local pastors
Philadelphia’s soaring rates of homicide and gun violence are down to deep-rooted causes – and the solution ultimately lies in the hope offered by the Gospel, along with concrete action,
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City, suburban parishes pray for unity, racial healing
In a spirit of eucharistic unity through diversity, St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford, Delaware County welcomed five parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Parish in North Philadelphia on Sunday
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Our Sunday Mass
Sunday, March 14, 2021Good morning! Today, we depart from our usual live stream schedule to bring you a special 10 am Mass.We were honored to welcome our brothers and sisters
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At Lent, the Friday fish fry continues, with some changes
For several years, longtime Philadelphia journalist Thera Martin’s Good Friday plans were set: After her church service ended in South Philly, she’d make a beeline north, to the Sultan Jihad