With Eagles Super Bowl win, Philadelphia archdiocese charity to receive support courtesy of Boston...

PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — A friendly wager between the archbishops of Philadelphia and Boston for Super Bowl LII Feb. 4 in Minneapolis between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will benefit needy people in Philadelphia, following the Eagles’ win 41-33.

Feast of St. Blaise Feb. 3

This bishop and martyr lived in the fourth century in Turkey and Armenia. For a time Blaise lived in a cave to escape persecution.

Marriage week, World Marriage Day resources available from USCCB

A daily virtual marriage retreat for couples will be available beginning Feb. 7. "Marriage: School of Life and Love" is the theme for the weeklong retreat.

Visiting archbishop at Red Mass: ‘Alleviate suffering,’ stay true to Church’s mission

Political seasons and politicians come and go, but for more than 700 years, the Red Mass has brought together lawyers, judges, public officials and community leaders to pray for the God’s strength and guidance.

CDA gears up to spread hope through outpouring of love

The coming days are prime time to discern how individuals and families will support this year’s effort which supports daily outreach in more than 70 charitable apostolates. The 2018 Charity and Development Appeal kicks off Feb. 10-11 at parishes.

Catholic Charities promotes familiar face to oversee programs

CarrieLynn Mascaro will be promoted to yet another role that demands her experience, dedication and passion for the most vulnerable.

Candlemas, or Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Feb. 2

Many folk legends are attached to this Irish abbess. However, one fact from her earliest biography in the seventh century remains unchallenged: She was superior of a double monastery — for nuns and monks — at Kildare in the years after St. Patrick’s death.

Feast of St. John Bosco, Jan. 31

Born to a poor family in Italy, this patron saint of editors and laborers is considered one of the great social saints.

At Circle the City, end-of-life care also serves as hopeful beginning [VIDEO]

Pride almost killed him. Accepting help is prolonging his life and changing his outlook.

‘She came and prayed asking St. Sharbel to cure her’

The Monday of Jan. 18, 2016 was not just your ordinary day in Phoenix. It is a day that will always be remembered as the day that Dafne Gutiérrez, a young blind Hispanic woman and mother of four children, got her vision restored to normal through the intercession of St. Sharbel.