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Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral

The evening Mass on Holy Thursday commemorated the institution of the Eucharist and modeled Christian service in the rite of the washing of feet, received by 12 seminarians of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

Easter Sunday at St. Athanasius Parish

The parish in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia gathered in the joy of the great feast of the Resurrection of the Lord on Sunday, April 21, led by their pastor, Father Joseph Okonski.

Chrism Mass at the Cathedral

The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul hosted the annual Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput as principal celebrant, on Holy Thursday morning, April 18. All priests present renewed their ordination promises.

St. Katharine Drexel students make Bible come alive

Students of the regional Catholic school at St. Bede's in Holland presented various biblical scenes, including the life of Jesus and his crucifixion, on Palm Sunday evening, April 14.

Scenes of Palm Sunday at the cathedral

Catholics filled the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion on Sunday, April 14, which marked the solemn start of Holy Week in the church.

Tragedy at twilight: Notre Dame Cathedral burns

UPDATED - The 850-year-old church appeared to sustain heavy damage after a fire tore through its roof and destroyed its central spire April 15. See the latest photos in this gallery, and see developing coverage in World News.

Scenes from the 2019 Disabilities Mass at Cathedral

An army of volunteers assisted the special guests at the annual Mass honoring Persons with Disabilities, the Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers on Saturday, March 30 at the Cathedral.

Pope meets Muslim hosts, Christians on rainy day in Morocco

On his 28-hour trip to the North African country last weekend, Pope Francis visited with civil and Islamic religious leaders plus Christians in the predominantly Muslim country.

AbbeyFest concert rocks crowd at Bonner-Prendergast

Although the annual AbbeyFest day-long music festival in Paoli won't take place until September, the AbbeyFest Music Series brought a taste of contemporary Christian music to Msgr. Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School.

Cultural Heritage Mass draws Catholics rooted in many lands

The annual Mass, held March 23 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput, gathered faithful whose families, or they themselves, represented some 30 nations.