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Men share faith, friendship at 14th Man Up Philly

The annual Catholic men's spirituality conference took place Saturday, March 19 with Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrating Mass for hundreds of faithful men.

Gifts of many cultures enrich the church

Catholics from numerous ethnic and national backgrounds came together in prayer and celebration for the annual Cultural Heritage Mass at the cathedral, led by Archbishop Perez.

Penn, Drexel students share their faith on campus

The Catholic Newman Center in University City in Philadelphia gathered for Mass March 17 with Archbishop Nelson Perez and the chaplain, Father Carlos Keen.

Catholic school cuts ribbon for new learning center

St. Katharine Drexel Regional Catholic School in Holland, Bucks County welcomed Archbishop Perez for a visit in which he dedicated the new facility, met with students and celebrated Mass for the school community.

Vigil offers prayers for peace in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia hosted a five-hour prayer vigil Saturday evening, March 5 for peace in the besieged country.

St. Thomas School, Glen Mills, welcomes archbishop

Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrated Mass and paid a visit to the school community of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Chester County on March 9.

Across the Aisles: A week in Catholic life

In the past week, Archbishop Nelson Perez visited St. Jerome and St. Eugene parishes, presided at Mass for Ash Wednesday and the Rite of Election for people soon to enter the Catholic Church.

Black Catholics mark month of history, heritage with Mass

Josephite Father Anthony Bozeman celebrated a Feb. 26 liturgy at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Philadelphia, where he preached on the need for "spirituality, education and activism."

United in prayer for Ukraine

In the past week, faithful from Latin and Ukrainian-rite Catholic churches joined with the wider community in the Philadelphia region to pray for peace in Ukraine and the safety of the Ukrainian people enduring the Russian invasion of their country.

Across the Aisles: St. John Fisher Church, Boothwyn

The Delaware County church, which saw an extensive renovation three years ago, welcomed Archbishop Nelson Perez for Mass Feb. 5 as he confirmed 11 young parishioners.