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Religious educators honored in Mass at cathedral
Archbishop Nelson Perez led a celebration of Catholic religious education in the archdiocese Sunday afternoon, giving awards to 228 volunteer catechists and 19 leaders of PREP programs.
Across the Aisles: Our Lady of Calvary Parish, Philadelphia
So many young adult parishioners received the sacrament of confirmation Dec. 18 that Archbishop Nelson J. Perez celebrated two Masses at the church in Northeast Philadelphia.
Annual party brings Christmas magic and message to kids
From angels and alpacas to Santa and superheroes, the 66th annual Archbishop's Benefit for Children Christmas party delighted hundreds of kids, while instilling in them the meaning of Jesus' birth.
Students’ art captures the Christmas message
Mary, Jesus, angels and kings were vibrantly reimagined by winners of the archdiocesan Missionary Childhood Association Christmas artwork contest.
Beloved Marian celebration draws hundreds
Faithful filled the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for a Dec. 11 liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico and the Americas.
Archbishop accepts prestigious Barry Award at gala
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez received the American Catholic Historical Society’s (ACHS) 2021 Barry Award Friday evening, Dec. 3 at the Union League of Philadelphia.
Mother of Divine Providence gets crafty at Christmas bazaar
The parish in King of Prussia brought a welcome return of its Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar Nov. 20, with numerous craft vendors and visitors across the Philadelphia region.
Across the Aisles: One week in parish life
Archbishop Nelson Perez met parishioners and administered the sacraments at four parishes recently in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, across both city and suburban communities. See an array of scenes from the visits.
Annual Mass celebrates Black Catholic faith, gifts of Spirit
The 59th annual St. Martin de Porres Mass Nov. 7 honored a long tradition of deep spirituality, while laying the foundation for a new generation of believers.
Mass offers prayers for priests who died during pandemic
Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrated a memorial Mass Nov. 11 for all priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese who have died during the COVID pandemic, along with families and other faithful, in the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.