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World News. Pope denies German cardinal’s request to resign over abuse failures. Agreeing with Cardinal Reinhard Marx that Catholic leaders cannot adopt an "ostrich policy" in the face of the ARCHDIOCESAN PARISHES SEE GUIDELINES TO LIFT COVID As health officials relax pandemic protocols, suburban parishes can resume Masses without roping off pews or recommending face masks as COME HOME TO MASS IN PERSON, ARCHBISHOP IMPLORES CATHOLICS Imploring Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return to the celebration of Mass in person, Archbishop Nelson J. Perez launched a major initiative for that purpose on Pentecost SundayCATHOLIC PHILLY
Local News. Bishops Dinner brings everyone to table for joy, ‘sacred’ fellowship. On June 2, Archbishop Nelson Pérez shared favorite Philly foods with more than 100 diners at St. John's Hospice, part of a new Catholic Social Services series that's connecting the church's shepherds with some of the most marginalized members of theirflock.
CATHOLIC LEAGUE STANDINGS, PLAYOFF MATCHUPS CLERGY ASSIGNMENT CHANGES NOTED IN ARCHDIOCESE Reverend Monsignor Kenneth P. McAteer, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem. Monsignor McAteer is retiring and will reside at Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia Reverend Monsignor Robert C. WATCH THE ORDINATION OF NEW PRIESTS SATURDAY MORNINGCLICK TO VIEW Everyone is invited to participate prayerfully from home as two new priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are ordained this Saturday, May 15. The Mass will livestream beginning at 10 a.m. ARCHBISHOP LAUNCHES ‘NOTHING COMPARES TO BEING THERE Archbishop Nelson Perez issued the following pastoral letter to all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the feast of Pentecost, May 23. The formal letter may be found here. The CHANGES TO CLERGY OFFICE, NEW COMMITTEE, OFFER PRIESTS A new vicar and assistant vicar for clergy, plus the newly formed Committee for Priestly Life and Ministry, will allow the Philadelphia Archdiocese to care for active and retired priests CONGRATULATIONS TO PRIEST JUBILARIANS, NEW PRIESTS OF 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 . Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating 25th, 50th and other significant anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood this year.CATHOLIC PHILLY
World News. Pope denies German cardinal’s request to resign over abuse failures. Agreeing with Cardinal Reinhard Marx that Catholic leaders cannot adopt an "ostrich policy" in the face of the ARCHDIOCESAN PARISHES SEE GUIDELINES TO LIFT COVID As health officials relax pandemic protocols, suburban parishes can resume Masses without roping off pews or recommending face masks as COME HOME TO MASS IN PERSON, ARCHBISHOP IMPLORES CATHOLICS Imploring Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return to the celebration of Mass in person, Archbishop Nelson J. Perez launched a major initiative for that purpose on Pentecost SundayCATHOLIC PHILLY
Local News. Bishops Dinner brings everyone to table for joy, ‘sacred’ fellowship. On June 2, Archbishop Nelson Pérez shared favorite Philly foods with more than 100 diners at St. John's Hospice, part of a new Catholic Social Services series that's connecting the church's shepherds with some of the most marginalized members of theirflock.
CATHOLIC LEAGUE STANDINGS, PLAYOFF MATCHUPS CLERGY ASSIGNMENT CHANGES NOTED IN ARCHDIOCESE Reverend Monsignor Kenneth P. McAteer, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem. Monsignor McAteer is retiring and will reside at Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia Reverend Monsignor Robert C. WATCH THE ORDINATION OF NEW PRIESTS SATURDAY MORNINGCLICK TO VIEW Everyone is invited to participate prayerfully from home as two new priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are ordained this Saturday, May 15. The Mass will livestream beginning at 10 a.m. ARCHBISHOP LAUNCHES ‘NOTHING COMPARES TO BEING THERE Archbishop Nelson Perez issued the following pastoral letter to all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the feast of Pentecost, May 23. The formal letter may be found here. The CHANGES TO CLERGY OFFICE, NEW COMMITTEE, OFFER PRIESTS A new vicar and assistant vicar for clergy, plus the newly formed Committee for Priestly Life and Ministry, will allow the Philadelphia Archdiocese to care for active and retired priests CONGRATULATIONS TO PRIEST JUBILARIANS, NEW PRIESTS OF 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 . Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating 25th, 50th and other significant anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood this year. LEARN THE WHOLE STORY, GOOD AND BAD, OF RACE IN AMERICA 10 hours ago · Two historical events -- Juneteenth and the Tulsa massacre -- were unknown to Greg Erlandson growing up. But those stories and new ones of bravery, of wrongs overcome and successachieved, make us
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ARCHDIOCESAN PARISHES SEE GUIDELINES TO LIFT COVID As health officials relax pandemic protocols, suburban parishes can resume Masses without roping off pews or recommending face masks as MASKS NO LONGER REQUIRED IN PHILADELPHIA PARISHES 9 hours ago · By Gina Christian • Posted June 11, 2021 . With Philadelphia ending its indoor and outdoor mask mandate today, face coverings are no longer required in archdiocesan parishes andinstitutions
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MALVERN HOSTS SACRED HEART RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS 8 hours ago · Malvern Retreat House will host a “Sacred Heart of Jesus Young Adult Retreat” beginning at 5 p.m. June 11 (the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus) through 12 p.m. June 13.The weekend
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Local News. Catholic high school graduations set across region. See the baccalaureate Masses and commencement ceremonies planned for each of the 17 high schools of COME HOME TO MASS IN PERSON, ARCHBISHOP IMPLORES CATHOLICS Imploring Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return to the celebration of Mass in person, Archbishop Nelson J. Perez launched a major initiative for that purpose on Pentecost Sunday WATCH THE ORDINATION OF NEW PRIESTS SATURDAY MORNINGCLICK TO VIEW Everyone is invited to participate prayerfully from home as two new priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are ordained this Saturday, May 15. The Mass will livestream beginning at 10 a.m. ARCHBISHOP LAUNCHES ‘NOTHING COMPARES TO BEING THERE Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. Archbishop Nelson Perez issued the following letter to all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the feast of Pentecost, May 23. The formal letter maybe
CATHOLIC LEAGUE STANDINGS, PLAYOFF MATCHUPS CLERGY ASSIGNMENT CHANGES NOTED IN ARCHDIOCESE Clergy assignment changes noted in archdiocese. Posted May 15, 2021. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 21, CHANGES TO CLERGY OFFICE, NEW COMMITTEE, OFFER PRIESTS A new vicar and assistant vicar for clergy, plus the newly formed Committee for Priestly Life and Ministry, will allow the Philadelphia Archdiocese to care for active and retired priests CONGRATULATIONS TO PRIEST JUBILARIANS, NEW PRIESTS OF 2021 Congratulations to priest jubilarians, new priests of 2021. Posted May 13, 2021. Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating 25th, 50th and other significant anniversaries of their VILLA ST. JOSEPH LEADER BRINGS LIFE OF SERVICE TO RETIRED By Lou Baldwin • Posted September 17, 2020 . Claudia Populaire is the new director of priest retirement services and administrator of Villa St. Joseph, the SENIOR CARE MINISTRIES MUST BE REBUILT AFTER PANDEMIC OF If anyone needs evidence that a weekly, hourly visit from a friendly volunteer makes a big difference in others’ lives, the effect of the pandemic on homebound ministries to seniors is proofCATHOLIC PHILLY
Local News. Catholic high school graduations set across region. See the baccalaureate Masses and commencement ceremonies planned for each of the 17 high schools of COME HOME TO MASS IN PERSON, ARCHBISHOP IMPLORES CATHOLICS Imploring Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return to the celebration of Mass in person, Archbishop Nelson J. Perez launched a major initiative for that purpose on Pentecost Sunday WATCH THE ORDINATION OF NEW PRIESTS SATURDAY MORNINGCLICK TO VIEW Everyone is invited to participate prayerfully from home as two new priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are ordained this Saturday, May 15. The Mass will livestream beginning at 10 a.m. ARCHBISHOP LAUNCHES ‘NOTHING COMPARES TO BEING THERE Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. Archbishop Nelson Perez issued the following letter to all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the feast of Pentecost, May 23. The formal letter maybe
CATHOLIC LEAGUE STANDINGS, PLAYOFF MATCHUPS CLERGY ASSIGNMENT CHANGES NOTED IN ARCHDIOCESE Clergy assignment changes noted in archdiocese. Posted May 15, 2021. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 21, CHANGES TO CLERGY OFFICE, NEW COMMITTEE, OFFER PRIESTS A new vicar and assistant vicar for clergy, plus the newly formed Committee for Priestly Life and Ministry, will allow the Philadelphia Archdiocese to care for active and retired priests CONGRATULATIONS TO PRIEST JUBILARIANS, NEW PRIESTS OF 2021 Congratulations to priest jubilarians, new priests of 2021. Posted May 13, 2021. Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating 25th, 50th and other significant anniversaries of their VILLA ST. JOSEPH LEADER BRINGS LIFE OF SERVICE TO RETIRED By Lou Baldwin • Posted September 17, 2020 . Claudia Populaire is the new director of priest retirement services and administrator of Villa St. Joseph, the SENIOR CARE MINISTRIES MUST BE REBUILT AFTER PANDEMIC OF If anyone needs evidence that a weekly, hourly visit from a friendly volunteer makes a big difference in others’ lives, the effect of the pandemic on homebound ministries to seniors is proof ARCHDIOCESAN PARISHES SEE GUIDELINES TO LIFT COVID Following state guidelines, archdiocesan parishes in the suburban counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery will be “free to lift all building sanitation, social distancing and PARISH GARDEN SPREADS ROOTS, FRUITS FAR AND WIDE 6 hours ago · By Gina Christian • Posted June 10, 2021 . A Delaware County parish has created a garden whose roots – and fruits – are spreading far and wide throughout the PhiladelphiaArchdiocese.
CARITAS TELLS G7 LEADERS DEBT RELIEF IS KEY TO GLOBAL 9 hours ago · Armed police officers patrol in Falmouth, England, June 10, 2021, ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwell. Debt relief for poor countries is only way for G7 leaders to succeed in their plans topromote
SENSE OF HOPE IS REQUIRED FOR CATHOLIC JOURNALISTS 4 hours ago · BALTIMORE (CNS) — Seeing the signs of the times through the lens of wisdom and hope is not only a professional requirement for Catholic journalists, but also a deeply personalmatter, Archbishop
GREGORY: CATHOLIC MEDIA’S TASK IS TO WED THE FACTS TO 9 hours ago · The talk was presented during the CMA’s annual Catholic Media Conference, held virtually for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. SEARCH FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY MUST START WITH LOVE, POPE SAYS 9 hours ago · VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While theological dialogue is important in the search for Christian unity, it cannot take the place of Christians simply sharing a meal, recognizing they are brothers and ‘COMMUNICATE HOPE IN THE FACE OF TRYING TIMES,’ DECLARES 9 hours ago · Cardinal Tagle, formerly the archbishop of Manila, also brought up the story of St. Joseph as an example of hope. Upon hearing that Mary was pregnant, “Joseph was decided to PATH TO JESUS WINDS THROUGH A STRAWBERRY PATCH June is a month full of Gia Myers' favorite things, including homegrown strawberries, devotion to the Sacred Heart and a post-pandemic lifestyle that is quieter and slower, allowing her tofind
FIND HARMONY BETWEEN DAILY PRAYER AND DEMANDS OF LIFE 1 day ago · By Carol Glatz • Catholic News Service • Posted June 9, 2021 . VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People need to find harmony between prayer and the demands of everyday life, Pope Francis said. PRO-LIFE RALLY DRAWS HUNDREDS AMID ‘STAGGERING’ ABORTION 1 day ago · A post-abortive father and a woman conceived through rape were among some 500 participants at a June 5 demonstration inWest Chester, as
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Pope to institute formal ‘ministry of catechist’. The formal ministry of the Catholic Church will be detailed in a new papal letter coming May 11. Some 3 million catechists teach and lead CANON LAW REVISION UPDATES PUNISHMENTS FOR CLERGY SEX Canon law revision updates punishments for clergy sex abusers. Archbishop Filippo Iannone, president of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, attends a press conference to discuss CONGRATULATIONS TO PRIEST JUBILARIANS, NEW PRIESTS OF 2021 Congratulations to priest jubilarians, new priests of 2021. Posted May 13, 2021. Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating 25th, 50th and other significant anniversaries of their CATHOLIC LEAGUE STANDINGS, PLAYOFF MATCHUPS The following are the final standings for Catholic League baseball, softball, and boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, including playoff results to date and scheduled playoff games, through May 20 ARCHBISHOP LAUNCHES ‘NOTHING COMPARES TO BEING THERE Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. Archbishop Nelson Perez issued the following letter to all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the feast of Pentecost, May 23. The formal letter maybe
CHANGES TO CLERGY OFFICE, NEW COMMITTEE, OFFER PRIESTS A new vicar and assistant vicar for clergy, plus the newly formed Committee for Priestly Life and Ministry, will allow the Philadelphia Archdiocese to care for active and retired priests COME HOME TO MASS IN PERSON, ARCHBISHOP IMPLORES CATHOLICS Imploring Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return to the celebration of Mass in person, Archbishop Nelson J. Perez launched a major initiative for that purpose on Pentecost Sunday VILLA ST. JOSEPH LEADER BRINGS LIFE OF SERVICE TO RETIREDVILLA OF ST JOSEPHVILLA SAINT JOSEPH BADENCONCORDIA AT VILLA ST JOSEPHSAINT JOSEPHVILLA
By Lou Baldwin • Posted September 17, 2020. Claudia Populaire is the new director of priest retirement services and administrator of Villa St. Joseph, the retirement community for archdiocesan DESPITE DISPENSATION, DO YOU HAVE TO WATCH MASS ON TV A. There is no binding obligation, in any diocese I am aware of, to watch the Mass on television for those who are at home because of the pandemic. However, there is CATHOLICS’ DILEMMA: SHOULD THEY ATTEND RELATIVE’S SAME-SEX Two years later, Bishop C. Michael Jarrell of Lafayette, Louisiana, was even more direct, saying that “all Catholics are urged not to attend same-sex marriage ceremonies.”. So although thereCATHOLIC PHILLY
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Catholics begin Lent with the sign of the cross on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. (Photo by Sarah Webb) By Gina Christian • Posted February 25, 2020 As they receive ashes and give up sweets, many Catholics risk missing the whole point of the Lenten season – either turning it into a self-improvement challenge, or looking for loopholes in the church’s requirements for fasting and abstinence. Neither approach is correct, said Father Dennis Gill, director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Divine Worship and rector of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. “I think the problem behind the Lenten rut is that Catholics don’t understand what Lent is all about,” said Father Gill. For one thing, he said, it’s not a personal quest. “Lent belongs to the whole church, which hears the invitation to repent and believe in the Gospel,” he said. “We each do our part as a member of the church, to help build it up by this corporate act of penance during Lent.” The communal dimension of Lent was evident from its earliest days,said Father Gill.
“It has its origin with the unbaptized preparing for their baptism at the Easter Vigil,” he said. As catechumens readied themselves to be received into the church, he said, “those who were already baptized would be inspired … to see how they may have put aside or tarnished their own baptism.” Through personal penance and conversion, the baptized journeyed with catechumens to the Easter Vigil, where the former renewed their baptismal promises as new members embraced theirs for the first time. Father Gill said that such solidarity can be recaptured “if we have an understanding that Lent is about each of us together reforming our lives and being about conversion, so that we would all enter into the Easter mysteries, ready for the new life given to us by Christ.” One way to make Lent less lonely (and more on-target) is to share in specific disciplines such as fasting. “In our own rectory, we decided among the four priests that on Wednesdays we’ll have an additional fast day,” said Father Gill. Although one simple meal, two smaller ones and no snacks might seem insufficient for busy priests in the middle of their week, Father Gill said “there’s strength in doing it together.” “We encourage each other; we recognize that we’re weak together, and we can become stronger together,” he said. In general, fasting is also a practice that most Catholics could undertake with a bit more vigor and rigor, he said. “We’ve gotten too soft about everything,” said Father Gill, pointing out that many faithful have interpreted the “minimal obligation” specified by the U.S. bishops as “the onlyobligation.”
Father Gill cited the paschal fast as an example. Often unfamiliar to Catholics, the paschal fast extends from Good Friday until the Easter Vigil in honor of Christ’s passion, enabling the faithful “to share more fully and celebrate more readily his resurrection,” according to the U.S. bishops. The paschal fast marks a shift from penance to expectation, saidFather Gill.
“It’s the origin of our Communion fast, which is the fast of preparing for divine food,” he said. Almsgiving and prayer are equally central to Lenten preparation, and while a given individual’s Lenten journey may emphasize one discipline in particular, the key is to simply “keep Lent,” saidFather Gill.
“It’s so easy to find ourselves in situations where we put Lent aside,” he said. “But we have a great opportunity to witness to others when we keep Lent with others and in the presence of others.” A “Lent well spent” is one “where I have been unable to uncover deep within myself sinful defects … and present them to the mercy of the Lord,” said Father Gill. After 40 diligent days, he added, the goal is to “arrive at the celebration of the Easter Triduum … ready to receive the Risen Lord and live from the Risen Lord in a more full and complete way as aChristian.”
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