Commentaries
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday by Embracing God’s Gift of Freedom
The freedoms that we celebrate this Independence Day should inspire us to become faithful witnesses to God’s blessings and to bring peace into our homes and communities, writes Anne DeSantis.
Mother of Mercy House Festival Shows Face of Hope in Kensington
The festival held Saturday, May 30 featured simple fun, games, and food for families in a neighborhood many have forgotten. But the Church, and the virtues of faith, hope and love, remain.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Path to Healing in a Divided World
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us that in a divided and wounded world, true healing and lasting peace begin when we allow Christ’s mercy and love to transform our own hearts, says Anne DeSantis.
After More Than 60 Years, Archbishop Wood Graduation Comes Home
The Class of 2026 returned to a long tradition by walking in graduation ceremonies at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. It was a multigenerational moment of pride, writes Principal Katherine Nobles.
Archbishop Pérez Shares Encouraging Planning Study Results and the Path Ahead
The Catholic Church of Philadelphia has completed a campaign planning study that drew input from more than 2,000 families to help guide Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez’s Trust and Hope pastoral vision. The findings show strong support for Archdiocesan priorities and a readiness among the faithful to help advance the Church’s mission.
Summer Novena at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish to Focus on Faith, Freedom
The Doylestown parish will feature a guest speaker on each of the nine nights of prayer from July 8 to July 16, the parish feast day. The faithful will ask the intercession of the Blessed Mother and renew trust in God’s providence.
Championing Health Through Presence and Care
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Jennifer Rose says accompanying older adults—and her own father—taught her that caring for health is not just about treatment, but about dignity, faith, and walking with others through life’s most vulnerable moments.
‘The Lord Be With You:’ Not as Warm as ‘Good Morning,’ But Much Deeper
The greeting extended four times during the Mass hints at an intimate relationship, a covenant, between God and His people at every moment. It has more meaning than a simple “hello,” and less risk of concussion, as Father Patrick Brady explains.
Peace in Our Time, and in Our Hearts
Prayer and a living relationship with Christ are the foundation of peace, writes Anne DeSantis. Peace grows where love and truth are present, and it flows from the deliberate choice to will the good of others.
CYO Night at Penn Relays Sees Kids Racing to Win
On a school night this week, children in parish CYO programs ran hard at the long-standing relay carnival at Franklin Field. They made a lifetime of Catholic memories, writes Dan Tarrant.