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ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
OFFICE OF THE MODERATOR OF THE CURIA 222 North Seventeenth Street ● Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1299 Telephone (215) 587-4507 ● Fax (215) 587-4545
MAY PRIESTS’ MAILING
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TABLE OF CONTENTS
a.) Office for Divine Worship
May Notes 2020
b.) Office for Clergy Clergy Notes May 2020
c.) Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Memo: Aileen Kain, Director of External Affairs and Alumni Relations The Institute for Christian Formation Mission Statement Brochure: The Institute for Christian Formation
d.) Secretariat for Evangelization
Office for Life and Family May 2020 Updates Flyer: Wedding Anniversary Mass – Postponed Flyer: Permanent Diaconate Bioethics and Life Questions Office for the New Evangelization Flyer: Webinar - For Your Discernment Office for Persons with Disabilities & the Deaf Apostolate May 2020 Updates
e.) Catholic Human Services Memo: Novo Nordisk: Cities Changing Diabetes
p. 2-5 p. 6-8 p. 9 p. 10 p. 11-12 p. 13 p. 14 p. 15 p. 16 p. 17 p. 18
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OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP
MAY 2020
Website for the Office for Divine Worship
Website: www.odwphiladelphia.org
Contact information for the Office for Divine Worship
Phone: 215-587-3537 Fax: 215-644-3940
Email: [email protected]
Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Director
Ms. Charlene Angelini, Director of Liturgical Music for the Cathedral Parish
With Archdiocesan Responsibilities
Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson, Executive Secretary
Mrs. Barbara Chandler, Project Support Coordinator
MOST CURRENT LITURGICAL DIRECTIVES
WITH REGARD TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA Please see the website of the Office for Divine Worship,
http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/home-page/news/
for regular updates.
LITURGICAL AND SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
DURING THIS TIME
OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Please see the website of the Office for Divine Worship,
http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/home-page/news/
for regular updates.
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SAVE THE DATE
The Biennial Archdiocesan Pilgrimage
to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
will be on Saturday, October 16, 2021
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS
The calendar for 2020 workshops for liturgical ministers can be found on the website for the Office for
Divine Worship. Register for these workshops at [email protected].
Lectors Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown
7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Main Church
Please register at: [email protected]
Spanish Ministry Workshop Saturday, November 14, 2020
Cathedral Chapel
9:30 AM to 12 Noon
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Please register at: [email protected]
If any parish or institution would like a workshop for liturgical ministers, especially Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion, please contact the Office for Divine Worship.
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Copyright Responsibilities for Worship Booklets,
Podcasts and Live Streaming
In this time of COVID-19 many parishes are creating podcasts or live streaming private
Masses. Please be sure to comply with copyright laws when this is done. This ensures that
composers are compensated for the use of their materials.
Whether text and/or music are copyrighted or in the public domain, that information can be
found at the bottom of the hymn. Copyrighted music or text needs permission to be used.
Public domain material can safely be reproduced/reprinted.
Here is an example of a hymn (O Sons and Daughters) that is in the public domain. Notice
that you do not see the “Copyright” word or symbol (©). You should still include this
information when using the hymn, but you may use it without a copyright license.
In this example (Like a Shepherd), both the text and music are copyrighted. You need to
include all information regarding the music and text, and also need permission to use either or
both.
Sometimes music and text are covered separately. In this example (When Love Is Found), the
text is copyrighted, but the melody is not. You may find the opposite to be true for some other
hymns.
Much of what is printed in parish hymnals and song books is covered for reproduction under
OneLicense.net. Here is what was temporarily provided at no charge for parishes (know that
this policy expired on Wednesday, April 16):
https://news.onelicense.net/2020/04/13/looking-ahead-licensing-options-for-gratis-accounts-
after-april-15/.
OneLicense.net provides licenses for publishing music for worship booklets, and you can add-
on licensing for podcasts/streaming, as well as other uses. There is a one-time-use license, as
well as year-long subscriptions. Here is a link to see their license options and costs.
https://www.onelicense.net/options-and-prices
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If a piece of music is not covered under OneLicense you may need to contact a different
company for permission. Use the copyright information under the music to know which
company to contact.
LINKS TO HELPFUL INFORMATION
FOR THE MOST RECENT NEWSLETTER FROM THE USCCB
Individual issues of the Newsletter are posted online around the fifteenth of the month
approximately three months after they have been released to subscribers.
For information on subscribing to the newsletter, visit:
http://www.usccb.org/about/divine-worship/newsletter/
FOR PAST MONTHLY MAILINGS OF THE OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP visit:
http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/sacred-liturgy/monthly-mailings/
OFFICE FOR CLERGY MSGR. DANIEL J. SULLIVAN
PHONE: 215 587-4532 FAX: 215 587-3807 VICAR FOR CLERGY
EMAIL: [email protected]
__________________________________________________________________________
MAY 2020
NOTICES__________________________________ ►►CONCERNING REQUESTS FOR HELP WITH
THOSE WHO MAY BE DEMONICALLY POSSESSED
OR OPPRESSED. If you are dealing with someone who is seeking help with what they believe to be demonic possession or oppression, you can have them contact the Chancery Office. They should do so by phone, 215-587-4538 during office hours, mail, or e-mail, [email protected].
Please do NOT go directly to those priests involved in this ministry. The Chancery Office serves as a kind of buffer for them.
The Chancery Office will send the person an extensive questionnaire that will help determine what further attention may be needed. Please note that if the person does not reside in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, they will have to contact their own diocese. It isn’t canonically or realistically possible for our men to assist those in other dioceses.
☀☀SUMMER ASSISTANCE - Throughout the year and especially during the summer months, the Office for Clergy receives requests for Mass coverage from pastors. A number of retired priests have been able to offer assistance for varying periods of time, and this has been extremely helpful, particularly in parishes where there is only one priest assigned. The Office for Clergy is grateful to all those retired priests who currently offer ongoing or occasional assistance to parishes or who have assisted in the past. Your generosity is a tremendous support to our brother priests.
If you are not currently assisting in a parish and would like to make yourself available, either during the summer months or on an occasional basis throughout the year, the Office for Clergy would be happy to identify parishes where you could be of assistance. There are many parishes that would benefit from the assistance of a retired priest and your consideration of this need is greatly appreciated. If any priest can assist in a parish this summer, please contact the Office for Clergy at 215-587-4532 to advise us of dates you would be available. Pastors who anticipate difficulty in arranging coverage are also invited to contact the Office for Clergy.
✔� PRIESTS' GOLF OUTING – SAVE THE DATE- Monday, June 1, 2020 at Westover Golf Club in Jeffersonville. More information will follow.
ONGOING FORMATION_______________________________________________________________________
THE THOMISTIC INSTITUTE’S NINTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR PRIESTS, The Future of Marriage
Theology, Science, and Pastoral Practice - Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA from July 21-23, 2020. To register and for more details visit: https://thomisticinstitute.org/events/conference-for-priests-2020 or Email [email protected] or Call 202-495-3826
THE 2020 ALUMNI PRIEST RETREAT AT OVERBROOK will be held on July 27–31, 2020. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this wonderful opportunity for rest and spiritual renewal.
REMINDER: UPCOMING EVENTS (subject to change)
June 20 Priesthood Ordination Cathedral Basilica Ss. Peter and Paul
Clergy Notes page 2 May 2020
ONGOING FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE ARCHDIOCESE_______________________
SAINT MEINRAD SEMINARY AND SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY’S INSTITUTE FOR PRIESTS AND
PRESBYTERATES offers several programs to assist priests with their ongoing formation needs: www.saintmeinrad.edu. Check out the IPP Calendar (click on link)
ONGOING FORMATION AND SABBATICAL PROGRAMS FOR PRIEST RENEWAL IN ROME–
Information and forms for Philadelphia priests who desire a sabbatical in Rome: https://www.pnac.org/icte/about-icte/ “Institute for Continuing Theological Education”.
JESUIT RETREAT CENTER - Explore their upcoming Retreats & Programs. Jesuit Retreat House of Cleveland – Parma, OH 44134 | (440) 884-9300 www.jesuitretreatcenter.org
CLERGY DATABASE We appreciate the considerate assistance of all our priests and deacons for
helping us maintain accurate contact information. Please continue to notify the Clergy Office: [email protected] or 215-587-4532, whenever there is a change to your email address and/or phone/cell phone numbers.
PERMANENT DEACONS DEACON MICHAEL PASCARELLA, JR.
_ ASSOCIATE TO THE VICAR FOR CLERGY FOR PERMANENT DEACONS
A Changed World
By Deacon Jack Hasson Assistant to the Associate to the Vicar for Clergy
One of the ministries of the Deacon, as well as all the clergy is visiting the sick in their homes and hospital. A ministry that I regularly and happily enjoy. A ministry I share with Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion as we perform this Corporal Work of Mercy. In my orientation for new Extraordinary Ministers we discuss the fact that life has changed for the people we visit and their loved ones. These changes take many forms; a beautiful change as couple receive the gift of a newborn child. The good news that a medical procedure has cured an illness or a condition and others where life changed and a new chapter in the person pilgrimage through life has begun. Over the past several months we have witnessed a global event that has and will continue to change the way we live and work for many years to come. Despite the limited social interactions with others, there appears to be a growing awareness of our interdependence with each other. More appreciation of service workers, doctors, nurses and health care workers. We have witnessed within the faithful a growing commitment to prayer and worship. The live streamed Chrism Mass by the Archdiocese had over 37,000 households log on to view the Mass, a new liturgical experience for many. Global devotions and prayer services from around the world imploring God for His intervention and guidance. A growing recognition of our dependence on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We recently celebrated the Sacred Triduum of our Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection and how God through His Son changed the world. Saving man from the effects of sin and death. Giving men and women hope. A hope realized through our relationship with Jesus. A hope that God will grant relief from this current scourge.
Please remember in your prayers the relatives of our brother priests and deacons who have died.
NORA M. GROGAN, mother of Reverend William Grogan EVELYN M. McELWEE, mother of Deacon Robert V. McElwee
MARIA ISABEL PELAEZ, mother of Reverend Javier Santaballa ALICE S. CARROLL, mother of Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Carroll
Clergy Notes page 3 May 2020
Life has changed. We pray that God grant us the wisdom and strength to be of service to His people and Church as the world emerges from the effects of this pandemic.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARISH CONTRACT When parish operations return to normal, please submit any outstanding Parish Contracts and Commitment to Ministry Forms. These forms were sent to your pastor, and should be completed by you and your pastor, and a copy of the contract sent to the Office for Clergy for your personnel file. NOTE: On the Commitment to Ministry Form, the line for “Sponsor” refers to the pastor. FBI AND PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE RENEWALS All members of the clergy are required to have a new FBI fingerprint records check and a PA Child Abuse Clearance every five years. Three months prior to the expiration of your current clearances, you will be notified by the Office for Clergy with instructions as to how to go about obtaining these documents. Once received, originals are sent to the Office for Clergy.
DEACON RELATED FORMS For those in need of the following forms, please email please email Laura Nimmons at [email protected].
Funeral Guidelines
Database Information Form
Commitment to Ministry
Parish Contract
2020 Ongoing Formation/Retreat Reporting Form
Priests can access most of these forms on the Priest’s Portal under the documents tab.
REMINDER ABOUT THE DEATH OF A DEACON OR A DEACON’S WIFE In the event of the death of a deacon or spouse, families should notify the Office for Clergy as soon as possible, and before final funeral arrangements are made. As the funeral of a deacon is an Archdiocesan event, the music selection needs to be reviewed by the Office for Divine Worship. This should be done by having the parish music director contact the Office for Divine Worship directly. Also, when possible, the Archbishop would prefer to be the principal celebrant at the funeral of a deacon or spouse of a deacon. In his absence, an auxiliary bishop may be the principal celebrant, based on availability. Any questions should be directed to Deacon Michael Pascarella at [email protected].
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION The list of approved spiritual directors has been revised. Please contact Deacon Michael Pascarella for more information about finding an approved spiritual director.
WORKSHOP, RETREAT, AND EVENT CALENDAR/ INFORMATION
NOTE: ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE… Saturday, June 6 Meeting with the Archbishop for All Deacons and Wives 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED Saturday, June 13 Ordination to the Transitional and Permanent Diaconate 9:45 AM Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Saturday, June 20 Priesthood Ordination 9:45 AM Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY
100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096
Director of External Affairs and Alumni Relations 610-785-6530 Fax 610-617-8737
MEMORANDUM
TO: All Priests FROM: Aileen Kain Director of External Affairs and Alumni Relations DATE: April 21, 2020 RE: Please save these dates for our upcoming events
May 13, 2020 -- Concursus, Vianney Hall Auditorium, 10:00 a.m.; Livestream on Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Facebook page
May 20, 2020 -- John Cardinal Foley Symposium Celebrating World Communications Day, featuring lecture by sportswriter Ray Didinger, Vianney Hall Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.; This event has been postponed until the fall; new date to be determined.
June 13, 2020 -- Permanent Diaconate Ordination, Transitional Diaconate Ordination, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 10:00 a.m. (tentative)
June 20, 2020 -- Ordination to the Priesthood, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 10:00 a.m. (tentative)
July 27 - July 31, 2020 -- Alumni Priest Retreat, The retreat will be led by Reverend Frederick L. Miller, S.T.D., of Seton Hall University.
Reserve your space soon. The retreat will begin on Monday July 27, 2020, with 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer, followed by dinner; and will conclude on Friday, July 31, 2019 after lunch. If you have questions or specific concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Aileen Kain, Director External Affairs and Alumni Relations (610-785-6530 office, 610-331-4107 mobile or [email protected]).
September 10, 2020 -- Alumni Jubilee Mass, Saint Martin of Tours Chapel, 4:00 p.m.
September 12, 2020 -- Mass with Institution of Acolyte, Saint Martin of Tours Chapel, 10:00 a.m.
September 28, 2020 -- Annual Golf Classic, Philadelphia Country Club and Gulph Mills Golf Club
October 7, 2020 -- Saint Charles Borromeo Gala Award Dinner, Union League of Philadelphia, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
The Institute of Christian Formation
Mission Statement
Students are mentored to deepen their understanding of the Gifts of Baptism, Confirmation and the
Eucharist. In this way, they come to fully know their dignity as Christians, the broad dimensions of
the Catholic faith, the conscious participation in the Sacred Liturgy, the call to live and witness to a
moral life, and an interior communion with Christ.
The academic modules of the program focus on each of these essential areas of Christian formation.
The Institute for Christian Formation moves beyond an understanding of the faith to include, also,
with a firm grasp of the faith, the orientation of all knowledge to an encounter with the living Christ.
This encounter prospers the Christian life in the love and service of God and of neighbor.
Students in the Institute for Christian
Formation are mentored to deepen their
understanding of the gifts of Baptism,
Confirmation and the Eucharist. In this
way, they come to fully know their
dignity as Christians, the broad
dimensions of the Catholic faith, the
conscious participation in the sacred
liturgy, the call to live their faith and
witness a moral life modeled on Jesus
Christ in communion with Him.
Experiential faith formation
Professors are experts in
theology and faith formation
Earn a letter of completion
Encounter Jesus Christ
Visit our website for dates and times for monthly information sessions at the School of Theological Studies to learn more about our program.
For additional information
visit our website
www.scs.edu/icf
For questions contact:
Suzanne Mulrain, Coordinator
School of Theological Studies at Saint Charles Borromeo
Seminary
Tel: 610-785-6287
Email: [email protected]
The Institute for
Christian Formation
Saint Charles Borromeo
Seminary
Announcing a dynamic new program of spiritual formation
and development for men and women in the life of faith
Classes begin September 10, 2020
One night per week for eight weeks
Non-credit/Non-degree program
The Institute for Christian Formation at
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is an
exciting new program for the
continuous spiritual formation of men
and women in their life of faith leading
to a deeper relationship with Jesus
Christ. Students enrolled at the Institute
for Christian Formation will receive intensive spiritual formation in the
Catholic faith. Conversion of one’s heart
is a life-long endeavor of continuous
spiritual growth and relationship with
Jesus Christ.
A journey of faith
Gather with other faithful
Interior formation
Your faith is a light to others
Renew the Church
The two-year program consists of:
One eight-week semester in the Fall
One eight week semester in the Spring
each year.
All levels of education are encouraged:
laity, religious brothers and priests.
Example of a class “Session”
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
This session communicates to students
the truth about the Holy Spirit and how
God sent the Spirit of his Son into our
hearts. Our knowledge of faith is only
possible in the Holy Spirit. To be in
touch with Christ we must first have
been touched by the Holy Spirit. -CCC 683-747
“Through this initiative, Saint Charles
is expanding our mission by providing
another opportunity for more of our
people to deepen their knowledge of the
great gift of our faith. This renewal
will surely bear fruit in their lives as
missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.”
-- Bishop Timothy Senior, Rector
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
FIRST YEAR
Fall 2020
September 10 through October 29
Spring 2021
January 14 through March 4
Thursday nights for eight weeks
4:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cost $250 per semester
SECOND YEAR
Fall 2021
September 9 through October 22
Spring 2022
January 13 through March 3
Thursday nights for eight weeks
6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cost $250 per semester
Register at www.scs.edu/icf
Office for Life and Family
May 2020 Updates
POSTPONED EVENTS
Please note the following events and programs, as of today, are
postponed not canceled. We will announce the new dates as soon as possible and depending on Coronavirus developments:
• Wedding Anniversary Mass-postponed
• Walking With Moms in Need-postponed
CATHOLIC BIOETHICS
For your reference, please see the attached information regarding
Philadelphia Archdiocesan Permanent Deacons who are trained in Catholic
Bioethics and are available to help you in your parish ministry. For more
information on this very important resource, please click here.
On-Line Ministries Available to Separated or Divorced Catholics
• Separated Faithful: Divorced or separated Catholics who remain faithful
to their marriage. Catholics who were reluctantly divorced or separated can continue to
fulfill your marriage mission - to sanctify yourself and your spouse. Discuss the ongoing
seven stages from the book, "The Gift of Self, A Spiritual Companion for Separated and
Divorced Faithful to the Sacrament of Marriage." Conference phone call, second-
Mondays monthly 9 pm. Contact [email protected], with your name, parish,
city.
• Families/individuals affected by Divorce and Separation,
On-line meeting sponsored by St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation held every
month the FIRST TUESDAY of the month at 8 pm. Please join the meeting from your
computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/668359061 You
can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 668-
359-061
Office for Life and Family
Phone: 215-587-0500; Email: [email protected]
www.phillycatholiclife.org
A r c h d i o c e s e o f P h i l a d e l p h i a
A r c h b i s h o p Nelson J. Peréz, P r i n c i p a l C e l e b r a n t
Click here to register
For more information or questions about the Wedding Anniversary Mass, please contact
the Office for Life and Family at 215-587-0500, or visit: www.phillycatholiclife.org
or email [email protected]
Friends and fami ly are we l come and encouraged to a t t end.
5:15 pm
Please note that this special event has been postponed due to Covid-19 precautions.
POSTPONED
Pastoral Care and Formation Resource
Through the Permanent Diaconate:
BIOETHICS AND LIFE QUESTIONS
With the approval of the Archbishop, a group of Permanent Deacons of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has been trained and certified to offer pastoral counseling and formation in the area of bioethics focusing on beginning and end of life issues. This group of deacons is available as a resource to parishes and other institutions. They are certified to offer:
• PASTORAL COUNSELING to individuals and families who are facing medical issues that require ethical decision-making. This includes end of life question, poor pre-natal diagnoses, or couples facing infertility issues.
• PRESENTATIONS on areas of Catholic bioethics with a special focus on end of life decisions, including a 40-minute PowerPoint presentation “End of Life Decisions: A Catholic Perspective”
For more information or to schedule a deacon for a presentation or consultation, please contact:Deacon James O’Neill, 610-745-3004, [email protected] general information
Deacon Alfred J. Mauriello, II, MD, 484-459-4265, [email protected] to schedule a presentationDeacon Frank Lally, 484-938-7650, [email protected] for urgent consultations
• extraordinary medical care• physician assisted euthanasia • abortion • stem cell research• genetic engineering• organ donation• poor Pre-Natal diagnoses• adolescent decision-making
TOPICS OF EXPERTISEThe Archdiocese’s team of bioethics-certified deacons is equipped to address a broad area of subjects including but not limited to:
WED, MAY 13 1:00-2:15 PM
FOR YOUR DISCERNMENT
W E B I N A R
A N I N T R O D U C T I O N T O T H R E E M I N I S T R I E S T H A T C A NH E L P Y O U R P A R I S H E V A N G E L I Z E
Introduction: Meghan Cokeley,
ChristLife: Jane Selner,
Evangelical Catholic: Kurt Zampier,
Catholic Christian Outreach:
Office for the New Evangelization
St. Rose of Lima, North Wales
St. Helena, Blue Bell
Gina Mesko, St. Joseph, Aston
Join us for a webinar giving an overview ofthree major evangelization ministries that helpparishes create and sustain ongoingmissionary disciple-making in their community.It is designed to assist parish leaders in theirdiscernment of how Christ is calling them torespond to the evangelical imperative, "Go,make disciples."
Even if you can't make the webinar live,register and we will send you a link to therecording.
Each presenter will give a 15-minute summary oftheir ministry, how it works and share personaltestimony about its fruits in their parish.
Presenters
P H I L L Y E V A N G . O R G / E V E N T SR E G I S T E R A T : Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES & THE DEAF APOSTOLATE May 2020 Updates
Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat, May 5, 2020 has been cancelled for this year. We
have notified those registered, sent emails to our contacts and posted it on the Office web page. It
is rescheduled for next year for May 4, 2021.
Bulletin and Parish Web Announcements for May
Lily’s Gift: This ministry which assists couples who experience a poor prenatal diagnosis
continues to serve couples remotely during this time.
Bulletin and Parish Web Announcements for May
and periodically during the year.
Office for Persons with Disabilities & the Deaf Apostolate Phone: 215-587-3530; Email: [email protected]
www.OPDarchphilly.org / www.DeafCatholicPhilly.org
Office for Persons with Disabilities & the Deaf Apostolate: During this time of social
distancing and quarantine there are resources posted at www.OPDarchphilly.org to support
individuals with disabilities and their families. On the www.DeafCatholicPhilly.org web page
there is a listing of the Archdiocesan live-streamed Sunday Mass in American Sign Language
and a schedule of daily Masses and devotions in ASL. A daily reflection is also posted to the
Deaf Catholic Philly YouTube page. While staff are working remotely we will continue to
offer support and assistance and can be contacted by phone at 215 -587-3530 and by email at
If a Prenatal Diagnosis is poor, you are not alone. Lily’s Gift, is a network of concerned
parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding poor
prenatal diagnosis. This ministry can provide a peer support team to assist couples during this
critical time. Email [email protected] for support. You can also call 215-587-
3530 or submit a request at www.LilysGift.org . For more information about a Catholic
response to PPD visit www.LilysGift.org or www.BeNotAfraid.net.
MEMORANDUM
TO: All Priests
FROM: Catholic Human Services
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
DATE: May 2020
RE: Novo Nordisk: Cities Changing Diabetes
The information below is regarding Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company working to
defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Catholic Human Services recently became
involved with the national effort “Cities Changing Diabetes.” Please consider sharing this
information broadly with others.
“Cities are on the front line for diabetes. Two-thirds of people with diabetes globally live in
cities. And, the highest growth in diabetes is expected to happen in urban settings.
In collaboration with cities around the world, we are helping communities understand their
unique diabetes challenges, identify areas and populations at greatest risk, and design and
implement targeted solutions.
In November 2019, we launched the program in Philadelphia, also in collaboration with
community leaders from public and private sectors to change the trajectory of diabetes there.”
Novo Nordisk: Cities Changing Diabetes: https://www.novonordisk-
us.com/whoweare/changing-diabetes/cities-changing-diabetes.html
222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1202, Phone: 215-587-3555, Fax: 215-587-2479