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The MIX Monthly Mass Set For Third Gathering This Sunday

South Philly’s St. Paul Parish will be fostering faith for young adults.

Archdiocesan Schools in City to Utilize Flexible Instruction Day Feb. 13

Archdiocesan high schools and elementary school buildings in Philadelphia will be closed Feb. 13 due to projected inclement weather in the region. Suburban Catholic schools normally follow the decision of their public district.

Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Changes for Parochial Vicars, Permanent Deacons

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

Cultural Mysticism Topic of Lecture at St. Charles Seminary

Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP delivered the 2024 John Cardinal Foley lecture on Church  and Social Communications at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood Jan 29.

Undeterred by Snowstorm, Local Students ‘March for Life’ in D.C.

Thousands of people braved a snowstorm to show their support for the beauty and dignity of human life from conception to natural death at the 51st annual National March for Life Jan 19.

High School Educators Honored for Years of Service, Dedication to Catholic Education

Thirty-seven teachers and administrators were recently recognized by the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education for their milestone anniversaries ranging from 25 to 50 or more years.

Bishop Shanahan Unveils $3M Fundraising Campaign

The initiative aims to offer enhancements to the school while supporting students now and into the future.

Around the Archdiocese: Upcoming Events for the Week of Jan. 29

From relic tour to workshops, here’s this week’s happenings in the archdiocese.

It’s Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Schools throughout the five-county region are marking the 50th anniversary of the national observance of Catholic Schools Week through Feb. 3.

Saint Jude’s Arm Visits Two Local Parishes on U.S. Tour of Hope

The relic will first visit Saints Simon and Jude Church in West Chester Jan. 31 followed by St. Jude Church and Shrine in Chalfont Feb. 2.