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Photos: 70th Catholic Charities Christmas Party Brings Smiles to 500 Children
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia hosted its 70th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party Dec. 9 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, continuing a tradition begun in 1955.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Philadelphia, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation
Archbishop Nelson Pérez confirmed 36 young Catholics Dec. 7 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in city’s Andorra neighborhood.
Archbishop Pérez Joins Catholic Charities Center for Holiday Celebration
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, joined by Auxiliary Bishops John J. McIntyre and Christopher R. Cooke, celebrated the season at the Community Center at Visitation in Kensington on Dec. 6, where families, supporters, and Catholic Charities leadership gathered for a festive performance by the symphonic ensemble Gaudemas.
Archbishop Celebrates Mass at Catholic Leadership Institute’s Pfeffer Forum
The Pfeffer Forum, named in honor of Fr. Chuck Pfeffer, pays tribute to the late priest’s legacy as a visionary leader and co-founder of the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI).
Young Catholic Professionals Philly Celebrate Christmas with Fellowship and Faith
Young Catholic Professionals Philadelphia hosted its 4th Annual Christmas Happy Hour, bringing together young Catholics for an evening of fellowship, fun, and faith. See our photo gallery.
Scenes: Seminary Blesses Outdoor Christmas Crèche
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary marked the start of Advent with a new crèche in the Student Life Center courtyard, constructed by Father Michael Isenberg and seminarians, with trees cut from Palmer Christmas Tree Farm and later blessed by Father Christopher Redcay. See a photo gallery here.
Scenes: Philadelphia-Area Priests Gather for Annual Day of Sanctification
Archbishop Nelson Pérez and priests from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered Dec. 1 for the annual Day of Sanctification.
Scenes from National Catholic Youth Conference 2025
See highlights from NCYC 2025 in our photo gallery.
St. Kevin, Springfield, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation
Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Pérez as he celebrated Mass Nov. 17 at the Delaware County parish.
Photos: Faith and Culture Unite at Indian Catholic Heritage Day
Auxiliary Bishop Efren V. Esmilla joined Catholics of Indian descent and guests Nov. 8 at St. Thomas Syro‑Malabar Catholic Forane Church in Northeast Philadelphia for Indian Catholic Heritage Day.