#Fatima100 update

Sept. 8 starts the third novena within a strand of six novenas in honor of the Fatima . Key in to these prayers and Fatima-related events.

#PhxPilgrims group based out of St. Luke prepares for Poland

One of several multi-parish pilgrim groups headed to World Youth Day in Poland made last minute practical and spiritual preparations for the journey.

Catholic school students to celebrate education rooted in faith, service

Catholic Schools Week, the annual observance highlighting the opportunities a faith-filled education provides to young people and its contributions to the church, local communities and the nation, is Jan. 25-31.

Three teens have nothing to fear in poetry, Shakespeare contests

Three Catholic high school students in Arizona have conquered the top fear of most Americans: public speaking.

Dcn. John Riedel (1940-2016) served Queen of Peace for decades

Dcn. John Riedel, a decorated Vietnam veteran and beloved Queen of Peace fixture for more than four decades, died June 15. He was 75. “He...

Blood drives abound at 14 parishes in July

Beginning this weekend, at least four parishes are hosting blood drives surrounding morning Mass times each Sunday throughout July.

Healing Mass to offer sacraments, celebrate World Day of Sick

Those who are sick in body, mind or spirit and their caregivers — family or professional — are especially invited.

New leader of Foundation for Senior Living is mission-driven

Tom Egan, who became president and CEO of Foundation for Senior Living in January, is on a mission: to do a better job of reaching out to people in the pews on Sunday and letting them know about its array of services.

St. Vincent de Paul serves guests in overnight hours

A St. Vincent de Paul dining room that nearly functions like a restaurant now offers makeshift sleeping quarters too.

The Holy Family is our example, says workshop presenter

PHILADELPHIA — Most Catholic homes have a depiction of the Holy Family framed or on a mantle, but their example should extend beyond a sacramental. The Holy Family serves as the example for Catholic families striving for love, joy and holiness in a world fraught with pain and distress.