Gina Christian, Catholic News Service
Ukrainian Catholic bishops in the U.S. call for a three-day prayer...
PHILADELPHIA -- As fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to mount, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the U.S. have called for a...
Philadelphia pro-life advocates committed to support for human dignity throughout life
PHILADELPHIA — As the nation marks nearly five decades of legalized abortion, Philadelphia area pro-life advocates say they’re committed to “all-encompassing” support for human...
Foster parents in Philadelphia after Supreme Court victory: ‘It’s always been...
PHILADELPHIA -- Foster parents for Catholic Social Services of the Philadelphia Archdiocese said the Supreme Court's 9-0 decision June 17 on faith-based child welfare...
Residents of Northeast Philadelphia parish mourn loss of St. Leo the...
PHILADELPHIA — Catholic residents of a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood are mourning the loss of a landmark church.
Fire ravaged the former St. Leo the Great...
Archdiocese of Philadelphia pays out or approves over $50 million for...
PHILADELPHIA -- The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has paid out or approved over $50 million so far to 222 clergy sex abuse survivors, according to...
Black Catholic spirituality a force in fight against racism, say Philadelphia...
PHILADELPHIA -- Two Black Catholic pastors in Philadelphia say their parishes are drawing strength from the Eucharist, prayer and a rich spiritual heritage in...
Victim advocates say crisis also impacts those working for healing
PHILADELPHIA — Recovery from the church’s abuse crisis also can be a challenge for those working on the front lines with victims and for...
Tonya Taylor-Dorsey takes her music from Philadelphia to the National Black...
PHILADELPHIA -- With the start of the new year, a seasoned Philadelphia musician is taking on a new challenge as director of the Philadelphia...
Addiction ministry centers on the power of the Eucharist
PHILADELPHIA — While belief in the Real Presence has declined sharply among American Catholics, one ministry is placing the Eucharist at the center of...
Not all Catholics ‘get’ social justice, experts say
PHILADELPHIA — The term “social justice” is on the lips of many pastoral leaders these days.
Dioceses, parishes and religious congregations usually have some sort...