Six members of the Culture Project International are bringing a message of hope, dignity and virtue to archdiocesan parishes and schools, with the blessing of Archbishop Nelson Pérez.
‘Ministry of belonging’ connects young adults with, without intellectual disabilities
Residents of the archdiocesan Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence which provide a range of supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) enjoy a break from an activity session, July 20, 2015. Creating encounters between young adults with and without IDD can provide genuine, transformative friendships, say experts. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Jenkins / Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence)
By Gina Christian • Posted April 14, 2021
Connecting young adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) strengthens communities including parishes looking to reach a new generation of faithful.
Be cool, be you and glorify God, says local Catholic musician
Singer-songwriter Jack Terzian is using his musical gifts to inspire others to “be cool, be you” and glorify God. (Photo courtesy of Jack Terzian)
By Gina Christian • Posted January 22, 2021
A local singer-songwriter is using his gifts to let others know it’s a “beautiful day” to just “be you” – and, in the process, glorify God.
Jack Terzian, who grew up in St. Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne, describes his acoustic-rap style as one that “speaks to the truth of human existence” while showing he “(believes) in Jesus.”
Yet 23-year-old Terzian said he doesn’t label himself as a specifically Catholic or even Christian artist.
Young women bring Christ to Kensington streets
(Left to right) Mission Youth Philly volunteers Grace Longo, Dana Bizal and Callie Couture participated in a Dec. 11 street outreach in Philadelphia s Kensington section, as part of a year-long mission pilot program sponsored by the organization, part of the Regnum Christi federation. (Photo by Gina Christian)
By Gina Christian • Posted January 12, 2021
Three young women in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are dedicating a year of their lives to help those struggling with addiction, poverty and homelessness.
Since August, Dana Bizal, Callie Couture and Grace Longo have spent their days providing food, clothing and the Gospel message to those served by a number of outreaches in Philadelphia’s Kensington section.