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Archbishop Pérez to Lead Day of Prayer for Peace Feb. 24
In solidarity with dioceses across the country, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will gather Feb. 24 at the cathedral for a Mass and Holy Hour for Peace to pray for healing, unity, and renewed respect for human dignity.
Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18
Masses with distribution of blessed ashes will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, along with all other parishes in the archdiocese. Pope Leo XIV invites all to read his message for Lent.
Three Choirs Join to Sing of Unity Through Diverse Voices
The Feb. 8 Interfaith Choir Concert featuring Gospel, traditional and Jewish selections at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul connected millenia of musical traditions while cementing cultural bonds.
Sustaining Marriage: Conference to Bring Couples a Focus on Eucharist
“Together in Holiness,” set for Feb. 28 at St. Peter Church in West Brandywine, aims to help couples understand and live out the bond of the two sacraments in ordinary and extraordinary ways.
Lauren Joyce Brings ‘Startup Energy’ to Missionary Hub in Phoenixville
The Chester County native leads the Missionary Hub at St. Ann Parish, where she sees the good work the Holy Spirit is accomplishing. She loves to build bold new ventures, evangelize those seeking connection, and build the flame of a relationship with Jesus.
St. Carlo Acutis Exhibit to Open Feb. 13 at Miraculous Medal Shrine
An exhibit featuring Church-approved Eucharistic miracles from around the world, honoring the saint canonized last year, comes to the Miraculous Medal Shrine Feb. 13–18, offering a reflective start to Lent.
Setting the World on Fire for Christ, at least in NE Philly, is Jeffrey Shields’ Goal
The Missionary Hub director at St. Matthew Parish in the city’s Mayfair section brings a creative missionary spirit and a lifetime of evangelization and ministry experience to his new role.
2026 Catholic Charities Appeal Sets $10 Million Goal, Kicks Off Feb. 21–22
The 2026 Catholic Charities Appeal will launch with an in-pew commitment weekend on Feb. 21–22, inviting parishioners to support more than 100 ministries providing food, shelter, and care to those in need under the theme “Giving Hope to All.”
BLOCS to Sponsor 2026 PCL Basketball Championships
BLOCS will present the 2026 Philadelphia Catholic League girls’ and boys’ basketball championships, with first-round games starting Feb. 11 and finals at the Palestra on Feb. 22.
Senior’s Resilience Pays Off as Father Judge’s All-Time Scoring Leader
Derrick “Mir” Morton-Rivera dropped in 19 points in a Jan. 30 Crusaders’ win over Conwell-Egan, pushing his career total to 1,261 points. He broke the record after recovering from a major injury last fall.