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Immaculate Conception Church in Marcus Hook Set for Closure
The Delaware County church was a worship site of St. John Fisher Parish in Boothwyn since 2013. It will be formally relegated to profane but not sordid use effective July 19, 2026, meaning it will no longer serve as a Roman Catholic worship site.
Reverend Martin E. Woodeshick, Pastor Emeritus of Holy Spirit Parish, Sharon Hill
Reverend Martin E. Woodeshick, Pastor Emeritus, Holy Spirit Parish, Sharon Hill, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Youth Ministers Honored at Annual Appreciation Mass and Dinner
Youth ministers from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered May 30 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for the Office for Ministry with Youth’s fourth annual Ministers’ Appreciation Mass and Dinner, celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.
Grand Adoration Chapel Set to Open at St. Denis Parish
The Sacre Coeur Chapel, the French moniker of a new perpetual adoration chapel, will be dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as an Archdiocesan Shrine by Archbishop Pérez on June 12 in Havertown, Delaware County.
Dominant Pitching, Clutch Home Run Power Archbishop Wood to Win
Senior pitchers Andrew Unrath and Jack Coughlin allowed only one run and senior Chase Cavallaro cracked a three-run shot that sealed the PIAA Class 4A state quarterfinal victory.
Cathedral Basilica to Host Discussion on Pope Leo XIV’s AI Encyclical
Father Dennis Gill will moderate a June 14 discussion at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical addressing human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.
Cathedral Basilica to ‘Let Freedom Sing’ in June 28 Concert, July 5 Mass
A diverse group of choirs and musicians will unite in song to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the conclusion of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Philadelphia.
Bell Ringing Against Gun Violence Set for June 5
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will ring its bells June 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. in a united effort to raise awareness about gun violence in our community.
All Sacred Moments of Mass Add to Divine Worship of God, Speaker Tells Seminary
Earlier this spring, author James Monti cited saints, popes, and 2,000 years of thinking on liturgical practices to urge preservation of the Catholic Church’s treasury of sacred liturgy, music, and holiness.
Summer Choir Camp at Cathedral Helps Kids Grow in Faith, Confidence in Fun Way
The Cantate Domino free camp July 13-16 helps 40 youth ages 7-15 develop their vocal skills, meet new friends, and learn to love liturgical music.