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Montco Parish to Display 200 Relics for All Saints, All Souls Days
Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland invites everyone to gather prayerfully and experience its impressive collection of relics, all curated by the parish’s late pastor, on Nov. 1 and 2.
Christ in the City Builds ‘School of Love’ on Philadelphia’s Streets
Ana Salazar, the Catholic missionary organization’s new local director, is empowering young people to befriend homeless persons “experiencing the poverty of loneliness.”
Archbishop Pérez Announces Parish Life Director Appointments
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Kenneth Johnston and David Winter as parish life directors at St. Gabriel Parish in Philadelphia and Holy Cross Parish in Springfield, respectively.
Diverse African Catholic Communities Celebrate ‘Promise of Communion’
A bishop born in Cameroon joined Philadelphians from 19 African nations for the annual African Family Heritage Mass and feast Oct. 11 at St. Irenaeus Church in Southwest Philadelphia.
‘Moment of Grace:’ Cathedral’s Music Director Leads Song at Sheen Beatification Mass
Philadelphian Charlene Angelini served as cantor during the liturgy declaring Archbishop Fulton Sheen “blessed” last month in St. Louis. She also received a major honor by the Knights of Columbus.
#iGiveCatholic Registration Now Open for 2026
Registration is now open for any parish, school, or nonprofit in the archdiocese wishing to participate in the 2026 #iGiveCatholic giving campaign. The annual day of Catholic giving will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 1, with advanced giving beginning Nov. 16.
Philly-Based ‘Fans of the Kingdom’ Puts Catholic Faith on Sportswear
Two Philadelphia-area Catholic business partners have launched a sportswear brand designed to help Catholics visibly share their faith.
Hispanic Heritage Mass Offers Joy, Hope Amid Immigration Challenges
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez and Auxiliary Bishop Christopher R. Cooke joined pilgrims representing more than 20 nations as Philadelphia's Hispanic Catholic community gathered in faith and solidarity.
Mercedarian Fathers Celebrate Feast Day at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Priests, religious sisters and lay faithful observed the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy with Mass at the church in Philadelphia’s Overbrook neighborhood Sept. 23.
Meet the Digital Missionaries Opening New Doors to the Church
A three-person team is reaching people where they are – on their phones – to show the local Church and the Trust and Hope initiative in action, and inviting a relationship with Jesus.