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Archbishop Announces Latest Clerical Changes

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

New Director Named for Catholic Housing and Community Services

Suzanne O’Grady Laurito, MSS, has been named as the next Director of Catholic Housing and Community Services.

Survey Asks Phila. Parishioners’ Views on Preaching

The Catholic Preaching Institute is rolling out a survey noting the experience of local Catholics’ listening to homilies, in an effort to improve homiletics.

Local Father-Son Duo Feed the Hungry, Serving Thousands of Meals in Archdiocese

In 2023, over 7,000 meals were prepared for those in need.

Star Harbor Senior Center to Celebrate Black History Month in Dramatic Style

Choir and dance performances will complement the written action.

St. Paul, South Philly, To Host Fr. Bill Atkinson Healing Mass

The Feb. 25 celebration will honor the first paraplegic priest’s saintly example.

NDS Launches Lenten Food Drive — Here’s How You Can Help

Nutritional Development Services is hosting its annual “One-Can Meal” food drive to help fulfill the Lenten season’s call to prayer, almsgiving, and fasting.

Archdiocese Launches 49th Annual CRS Rice Bowl

Rice Bowl is the nationwide Lenten program providing people of all ages with a way to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Ash Wednesday Mass to Livestream from Cathedral

Watch the Ash Wednesday Mass live on Feb. 14, at 12:05 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. 

Ash Wednesday: Christians to Mark Start of Lent in Philadelphia

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, marks the beginning of Lent for Christians throughout the world, and today Archbishop Pérez will be the main celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica.