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Archbishop Pérez Prays for Peace, Gift of Human Dignity, at Mass and Holy Hour
The Day of Prayer for Peace Feb. 24 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul responded to the national call for prayer amidst the “current climate of fear and polarization” regarding immigration in the U.S.
St. Matthew Parish Begins 175th Year with ‘Full-to-the-Brim’ Mass, Breakfast
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated Mass Feb. 8 at the Conshohocken church, marked by stunning artwork and beautiful liturgical music reflecting the parish’s Irish roots.
Seminary Catechism Series Infuses Life Experience With Truths of Church
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary offers “Foundations of the Catholic Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism” to adult learners who can apply the catechism to everyday life and deepen their faith.
CatholicPhilly Aids Your Journey Through Lent
See our set of resources as Christians walk through these 40 days before the feast of the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5.
Annie’s Home Welcomes New Leaders, Broader Cenacle Partnership
Kim Capista and key members of the Annie’s Home staff are partnering with Catholic Charities of Philadelphia to strengthen resources for pregnant moms seeking support.
Thousands in Center City Come to Historic Church for 50 Liturgies on Ash Wednesday
St. John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia offered Masses, brief liturgies with ashes and confessions over 11 hours Feb. 18, thanks to an army of volunteers and Franciscan friars.
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.”