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Northeast: Frankford Catholics Worried about Parish Merger’s Impact on Community

June 20, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/68790990] The 15th Police District Advisory Council and the Frankford Civic Association honored St. Joachim Pastor Father Steven Wetzel last Sunday for his commitment to the community. But the celebration was bittersweet, as the congregation [continue reading…]

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Overbrook: Catholic Church Merges Three Parishes

April 12, 2013 2

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia faces a challenge with their ongoing Pastoral Planning Initiative project. The Initiative is set up to help decide whether parishes within the archdiocese have the resources needed to remain a vibrant [continue reading…]

Education

Northeast: Archbishop Ryan Announces Partnership with Holy Family University

March 25, 2013 0

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education announced Wednesday a partnership between Holy Family University and Archbishop Ryan High School. Ryan students who graduate with a GPA of at least 2.5 will be eligible for admission [continue reading…]

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Plan Philly: South Kensington Church Plans to Sell Building

February 23, 2013 8

The St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in South Kensington plans to sell the vacant property it owns across the street. The building, located at Second and Jefferson streets, was once the St. Michael’s Business School, [continue reading…]

Overbrook

Overbrook: Saint Donato Fights Archdiocese to Remain Open

February 19, 2013 4

Over the past year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has combined parishes in various Philadelphia communities. Earlier this month, the archdiocese announced Saint Donato’s Catholic Church, in Overbrook, would merge with another Catholic church in the [continue reading…]

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University City: Catholic Church Embraces Change Expanding Services to Serve Faithful

November 9, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/52348653] If you are looking for a multicultural experience when attending church Ss. Agatha and James Parish on 38th and Chestnut Sts. is a good place to find such an experience. This Catholic church’s website [continue reading…]

Housing

Port Richmond: Vacant School is Site for New Senior Housing

June 27, 2011 11

https://vimeo.com/25661980] Port Richmond senior Eileen Woods said she and her girlfriends were excited to hear about future senior housing at Nativity because it was their former grade school. She said it would be nice to [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: Divine and Dividing Issues

February 20, 2011 4

https://vimeo.com/20182845] As they struggle with long-term demographic changes and the impact of a new round of clergy abuse scandals, the Catholic parishes of Manayunk warmly welcomed Cardinal Justin Rigali on Sunday. Cardinal Rigali celebrated the [continue reading…]

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