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West Passyunk: Saint Monica’s Cares For Community At All Stages of Life

September 28, 2017 Kayla Babicki

Saint Monica’s Catholic Church, located on the corner of 17th and Ritner streets in South Philadelphia, has been serving the Catholic community for decades with weekly mass and confessions, as well as community programs that

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Bridesburg: Five Places You Need To Know

February 19, 2014

The Bridesburg neighborhood is a small area full of pride, sitting next to the Delaware River just south and east of Philadelphia’s Northeast. With a median household income average of around $43,000 and a population

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

November 9, 2012

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

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