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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.
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.”
Gospel, Traditional, and Jewish Choirs Will Unite Sunday at Cathedral Basilica
The Interfaith Choir Concert Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. will showcase the diverse traditions and unified voices of praise.
St. Mary’s Marks Candlemas, Presentation of Jesus, with Sung Latin Mass
The parish in Conshohocken, Montgomery County celebrated an evening liturgy with the blessing and distribution of candles representing the light of Christ. The feast marks the Lord’s presentation in the Temple as a “light for revelation.”
Sisters, Seminarians, Young Adults Form Bonds Via Holy Hoops
Friendship, faith and a focus on vocations mixed with bounce passes, layups and rebounds last Saturday in a three-on-three basketball competition at Archbishop Wood High School.
‘Like an Easter Vigil:’ 13 Schoolmates Baptized Together in January Mass
The all-school liturgy for Pope John Paul II Regional Elementary School in West Brandywine was celebrated by St. Peter Parish’s Father Michael Olivere Jan. 9. Said a first grader: “Father, thank you for making me baptized.”
National Marriage Week Toasts ‘Missionary Adventure’ of Matrimony
The Catholic Church celebrates and calls married couples to recall the grace that sustains them during the week of Feb. 7-14. The head of the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family recommends couples show gratitude to God and make regular date nights.
Archbishop Invites Faithful to Participate in Planning Study in New Video
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is inviting Catholics across the region to take part in a planning study to strengthen the local Church. In a Jan. 29 video, he highlighted the Trust and Hope initiative and encouraged participation.