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Seminary Opens 195th Academic Year with Mass of the Holy Spirit
During the Mass, new faculty and staff made their Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity. Traditionally, new and returning seminarians receive a blessing from the Archbishop as they start off the academic year.
Photos: Seminarians Return to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Seminarians returned to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Aug. 25 for the start of the 2026-27 academic year, marking 195 years of priestly formation. See a photo gallery.
St. Francis of Assisi Dedicates Rebuilt School Building After 2024 Fire
The Delaware County school community gathered Sept. 1 to celebrate the dedication and blessing of its rebuilt primary building, which was destroyed by a fire in October 2024.
Teachers, Administrators Gather for 4th Annual Archbishop’s Days for Educators
The three-day gathering brought together educators and administrators from the Archdiocese’s 15 secondary schools, 102 parish and regional elementary schools, and three Schools of Special Education.
Theology on Fire Event Marks Farewell to Father Timothy Tarnacki
Young adults gathered Aug. 23 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa for the monthly faith series, which included a talk by Father Timothy Tarnacki and a farewell before his new assignment with the Pauline Fathers.
See Scenes: Archbishop Pérez Commissions Nine Young Adults as New Missionary Disciples
Nine young adults were commissioned by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on Aug. 17 after completing the Young Adult Missionary Discipleship Initiative (YAMDI), a formation program that equips young Catholics to serve as missionary disciples throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Photos: Archbishop Pérez Shares Vision for Church’s Future at Trust and Hope Gathering
An evening of fellowship, faith, and conversation brought Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez together with faithful and ministry partners to discuss the Church’s mission and the Trust and Hope initiative. See a photo gallery.
Luminiscence Celebrates Art and History at Mother Church of Philadelphia
Archbishop Nelson Pérez attended the Luminescence show at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on June 25, experiencing the blending of music with the rich history of the Mother Church of Philadelphia.
Photos: Archbishop Pérez Hosts Trust and Hope Leadership Gathering at Pastoral Center
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joined bishops, clergy, lay leaders and archdiocesan staff on July 30 at the new Pastoral Center to highlight progress on the Trust and Hope initiative. See a photo gallery.
Photos: Clergy Committee Meeting Discusses Upcoming Campaign
A new committee of 14 priests and deacons is set to work with lay leaders to guide the campaign and advance Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez's vision for missionary renewal.