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Archbishop Pérez Asks for Good Friday Prayer for Peace in the Middle East and Ukraine
Faithful are encouraged to show continued concern for the people of the Middle East, Ukraine, and in all parts of the world by praying a special prayer for peace on Good Friday.
Young Adults Hope for ‘Transformative’ Summer Pilgrimage to Poland
Pauline Father Timothy Tarnacki, director of the archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults, is leading a group of young people ages 18-39 to four cities in his Polish homeland. Over nine days they will form friendships and devotion to saints including St. John Paul II.
Artists to Unveil War‑Inspired Painting at Ukrainian Cathedral
Ukrainian artists will publicly unveil a large-scale collaborative painting Sunday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, concluding a monthlong art project responding to the war in Ukraine.
Catholic Charities Night Returns to Citizens Bank Park for 13th Year
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Catholic Charities Appeal will team up with the Philadelphia Phillies on June 5 for its 13th annual Catholic Charities Night, with proceeds supporting Nutritional Development Services.
Sister Donna Franklin, Phila. Native and Archbishop Wood Alumna Who Ministered in Germantown, Dies at 75
Sister Donna (Donna Marie) Franklin, D.C., a Philadelphia native and 1968 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School who later ministered at Immaculate Conception Parish in Germantown, died March 11, 2026, in Albany, N.Y.
Service Earns ‘Big Ed’ Callahan NFL’s Ultimate Fan Honor
The parishioner of St. Matthew’s in Northeast Philadelphia hosts tailgate parties at Philadelphia Eagles’ games that have raised more than $500,000 for the Eagles Autism Challenge since 2019.
Musical Guest Francesca LaRosa Helps Draw Faithful to St. Denis Parish
The parish in Havertown, Delaware County got a boost in attendance to its Lenten Stations of the Cross as the Catholic composer, singer and songwriter inspired parishioners and guests for the devotion and eucharistic adoration.
March Madness This Year Touts PCL Players, Legendary Coaches
Seven Philadelphia Catholic League high schools are represented among the men’s and women’s teams in the NCAA Division I tournaments starting this week.
Pope Leo XIV to Receive Liberty Medal Marking America’s 250th Birthday
The Holy Father will greet the Philadelphia region virtually July 3 via livestream as he accepts the prestigious award acknowledging his work to promote religious liberty and freedom with dignity for people around the world.
Renowned Irish Tenor to Perform Benefit Concert for IHM Sisters March 15
Join the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for a benefit concert featuring Irish tenor Mark Forrest in the Sacred Heart Chapel at the Villa Maria House of Studies