Local News
Holy Week Liturgies at the Cathedral Basilica
Archbishop Pérez will lead all the liturgies of the week including the sacred triduum from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday.
Archdiocese Renews Partnership with Villanova’s Center for Church Management
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced May 25 it has renewed its partnership with Villanova University’s Center for Church Management.
Photo features
Photos: Palm Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica
Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Passion of the Lord is proclaimed as Christians around the globe mark the beginning of the holiest week of the year.
Photos: Baby Boutique Launches in Northeast Philly
Catholic Social Services' Northeast Family Service Center hosted a special blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony March 22 for its new “Baby Boutique”.
Video Features
Lenten Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Holy Week
Deacon Franz Fruehwald, permanent deacon at Queen of Peace Parish in Ardsley and Chief Financial Officer for archdiocesan Catholic Human Services, offers faithful a Lenten reflection for Holy Week.
Spirituality
Opening Our Hearts to Receive Jesus’ Mercy
Msgr. Joseph Prior, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, offers a reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.
Commentaries
“The Joy of the Gospel…Thank you Sister Mary Roger!”
Father Stephen Thorne reflects on his friend, Sister Mary Thibodeaux, SBS, who passed away the morning of March 11.
Profile
For Bishop Chylinski, God’s Call to Serve the Human Family Came Via Music
Bishop Keith Chylinski was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.
In the Way of St. Andrew, Bishop Cooke Ready to Bring Others to ‘Friendship with God’
Bishop Christopher Cooke was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.
Bishop Esmilla’s Path from the Philippines to Philadelphia Paved by Service and Began in Prayer
Bishop Efren Esmilla was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.
People and Events
Local Students Attend Screenings of Cabrini Movie
Over 16,000 students from throughout the five-county region attended screenings of the movie Cabrini.
Sports
Archbishop Carroll Sophomore Continues to Improve and Inspire
The Delaware County sophomore, Alexis Eberz, who was named a first-team All-Catholic several weeks ago, continues to improve her basketball skills.
Buzzer Beater Propels Roman Catholic to Another PCL Basketball Crown
On Monday night, the Cahillites captured their PCL-best 34th championship, their second straight, and their sixth in 10 years.
Calendar of Events
Cathedral Basilica’s Annual Keys and Sword Event Set for June 28
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will host its annual Keys and Sword event June 28 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Logan Philadelphia Hotel.
‘Peace in the Storm’ Webinar to Support Adults with Chronic Pain and Illness April 11
Join the Office for Life and Family and the Office for Persons with Disabilities for a ‘Peace in the Storm’ webinar.