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For Ukrainian Americans, prayers for the dead, and those still dying in war
At a May 30 graveside prayer service, faithful honored Ukrainian American veterans, while interceding for those battling Russia's current invasion of Ukraine.
Roman Catholic HS gets creative to wrap up academic year
From digital self-portraits to ceramics to a concert performance, students showed off their talents at a May 23 art expo, while honoring the people of Ukraine.
St. Charles Seminary awards academic degrees
At the annual Concursus graduation ceremony, students earned degrees, certifications and special awards. Retired Archbishop Charles Chaput received an honorary degree.
Archbishop Perez ordains six new priests in cathedral
The archbishop presided at the May 21 Mass at which the men joined the ranks of the priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, amid the prayers and warm wishes of a capacity congregation in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Seven men one step closer to priesthood
During a May 14 Mass, Archbishop Nelson Pérez ordained the men as transitional deacons, who will serve in area parishes as they complete their final year at St. Charles Seminary.
Honors convocation recognizes top scholars from Catholic high schools
More than 130 seniors from archdiocesan and private Catholic high schools were lauded during a May 19 ceremony at which Archbishop Nelson Pérez presided.
Concert gathers diverse choirs to sing of racial healing
Several hundred Catholics gathered for the “We Find Hope in You: A Concert for Racial Healing” on Sunday, May 15 in Philadelphia, uniting in hope in the face of racism.
Dance festival highlights, helps Ukraine
Dozens of performers donned their traditional best for a May 15 pageant of Ukrainian folk dances, hosted by St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jenkintown to help kids in war-torn Ukraine.
Philadelphia priests celebrate anniversaries of ordination
Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating 25th, 50th and other significant anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood this spring -- see our list of jubilarians and a photo gallery.
Catholic teachers, students gather at special Mass
Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrated Mass Thursday, May 5 to observe National Teacher Appreciation Week in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.