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9 Sacraments in 1 Day: Delco Family Joins in Liturgy of a Lifetime

A couple from Media and their four children received their sacraments of Christian initiation on Pentecost Sunday, the fruits of a powerful return to their Catholic faith at St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford.

Help Catholic Relief Services Protect Vital Aid Programs

With $8.3B in humanitarian funding at stake, Catholic Relief Services warns of devastating cuts to health and disaster relief abroad, calling for urgent advocacy by July 18.

$500K Gift Fuels College and Career Growth at St. Hubert High School

The anonymous donation strengthens academic support and student pathways at the Philadelphia all girls’ school.

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Faces of Hope

Meet the Faces of Hope

A new video and storytelling series that shines a light on the inspiring ways everyday Catholics across the Philadelphia region are putting their faith into action. Discover their stories, share their hope.

A Space for Everyone: How Grief and Grace Sparked a Movement for Single Catholic Women

When Aurora Pomales returned to the Church she couldn’t find a group for women like her, so she started one. Blessed Emilina helps women see the single life not as a back-up plan or consolation, but to be lived joyfully with Christ.

She Sat in a Pew and Wept: What Came Next Is Helping Families Dealing with Addiction

Nina Marie Corona followed God’s call from theology class to addiction ministry—bringing light, healing, and honest conversation to parishes across the country.

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Spirituality

Jesus Gives Clear Answer to Parable’s Question, ‘Who Is my Neighbor?’

Msgr. Joseph Prior unpacks the classic story of the Good Samaritan that Jesus tells in this Sunday’s Gospel. We hear the Lord speaking to our hearts and inviting us to open our minds to our neighbors, and treat them with mercy.

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Commentaries

Live Aid Put the Fun in Fundraiser, Left a Legacy of Unity

Forty years ago, the all-star concert event raised money for famine relief. Participant Matthew Gambino remembers that day at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium as a call to unity that echoes to the present.

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Calendar of Events

Men’s Faith Event to Explore Authentic Masculinity at St. Norbert Parish

Speaker Michael Gormley to lead “That Man Is You” gathering for fathers and sons across the archdiocese

Daylesford Abbey to Host Summer Meditation Workshops Rooted in Scripture

Catholic retreat leader Jessica Hildebrand to guide sessions focused on spiritual calm and renewal.

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Profile

West Catholic’s Girls Learning Football Via Hard Work, Faith

“Seeing the face of Jesus in everybody” has been a lifelong calling for social worker and educator Katie Kavanaugh, who leads her fledgling flag football team at the archdiocesan high school.

Inspired by Jesus, Case Worker Cares for Children with Intellectual and Development Disabilities with Dignity, Integrity

Kimberly Cowley passionately advocates for the dignity and empowerment of children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities at St. Edmond’s Home for Children.

Driven by Prayer, Social Worker Leaves Retirement to Enrich Lives of Area Seniors

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Chris Minnick works to stabilize and enrich the lives of seniors in need, aged 60 and over.

Childhood Experiences Inspired Career Dedicated to Helping Other Families Experiencing Homelessness

Shawna Murray, whose own childhood experience inspired her dedicated career at Visitation Homes in North Philadelphia, helps at-risk families overcome barriers and find stability.

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Vatican News

Jesus Did Not Ignore Those in Need, and Neither Should Christians, Pope Says

To believe in and follow a loving and compassionate Christ is to allow him to enter one's heart and take on his same feelings, Pope Leo XIV said.

Parishes Need to Launch ‘Revolution of Care’ for the Elderly, Pope Says

Pope Leo XIV called on every parish and church group or association to become part of a "revolution" of care and gratitude by regularly visiting older people.

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Obituaries

Sister Anne William Fagan, SSJ, dies at 94

Sister Anne William Fagan SSJ, age 94, died on June 29, 2025, at Chestnut Hill Hospital.

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Hispanic Catholics

La Voz de Dios July 6, 2025

En este episodio especial, conversamos con Wanda Noel, Directora Interina de Formación Catequética de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia.

La Voz de Dios June 29, 2025

En este episodio especial de verano de La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, Marianela Núñez conversa con el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez en una charla sincera y edificante sobre la importancia sagrada del descanso—ese espacio donde nacen los recuerdos, se fortalece la familia y se renueva la fe.

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USCCB

U.S. Bishops’ President Reacts to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Supreme Court is Right to Affirm Parental Rights in Education, says Bishop Rhoades

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