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Missionary Hub Leaders, Volunteers Gather for Spring Retreat
Staff and volunteers from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s five Missionary Hubs joined leaders from the Strategy Office and the Catholic Leadership Institute on April 14 for a retreat focused on prayer, reflection, and collaborative outreach
Photos: Christ in the City Hosts Encounter Fundraiser Dinner in Blue Bell
The evening highlighted the ministry’s impact in the community and invited support for its mission.
Scenes: Students Put Faith into Action with Catholic Charities Day of Service
More than 200 students from archdiocesan schools gathered at Lansdale Catholic High School April 15 to pack 1,500 care bags for Catholic Charities’ Out of School Time programs. See our photo gallery.
See Scenes from the Easter Vigil Mass at the Cathedral Basilica
The liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez marking the Resurrection of the Lord with solemn beauty and joyful hope.
Good Friday: Celebration of the Passion of the Lord
See scenes from the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord April 3 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Basilica
The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez on Holy Thursday morning, April 2. Numerous priests concelebrated and renewed their ordination promises.
Scenes: Young Adults Welcome Holy Week at Dawn in Doylestown
Young adults gathered before dawn at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown on March 28 for Sonrise Festival, a Holy Week prayer gathering concluding with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. See our photo gallery.
Palm Sunday Mass Draws Faithful to Cathedral Basilica
Parishioners and visitors gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Sunday, March 29 for Palm Sunday Mass, marking the beginning of the holiest week of the year. See our photo gallery.
Bishop Esmilla Celebrates Palm Sunday at St. James, Elkins Park
Auxiliary Bishop Efren V. Esmilla joined the parish community of St. James in Elkins Park as the principal celebrant of Palm Sunday Mass on March 29. See photos here.
Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation
Approximately 75 young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez during a March 26 Mass at the Bucks County Parish.