
Photo features
Photos: Archdiocesan Mass Celebrates Persons with Disabilities, the Deaf Community, and Their Caregivers
See our photo gallery with scenes from the March 30 annual archdiocesan Mass honoring persons with disabilities, the deaf community, their family, friends, and caregivers.
St. Maria Goretti Parish Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation
Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Pérez as he celebrated Mass March 29 at the Montgomery County parish.
Local News
From Faithful Family, High School Senior Ready to Enter Seminary
After his graduation from Cardinal O’Hara High School as salutatorian, David Trinh will become the first from his school to enter St. Charles Borromeo Seminary immediately in 20 years.
New Dates of Ordination Set for Transitional Deacons, Priests
Based on guidance from the U.S. bishops’ conference and the Holy See to all seminaries, the rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary announced March 21 a new schedule for ordination ceremonies in 2026 and 2027.
Commentaries
Prayers, Work for Priestly Vocations Paying Off in Local Church
Writer Matthew Gambino amplifies the thoughts of Bishop Keith Chylinski on the high number of seminarians studying for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia – the highest in the U.S. and proportionally higher than any large U.S. diocese.
People and Events
Film on Blessed Carlo Acutis Premieres on Day of Canonization
Pope Francis will canonize the first saint from the millennial generation on April 27 in Rome, just as a documentary on the Italian teen’s life is shown for three days in nearly 1,000 U.S. theaters.
Spirituality
Though in Darkness, a Time to Rejoice in Light of Christ
The Fourth Sunday of Lent shifts color from dark violet to rose, a symbol of Christ breaking the power of sin and leading us to the light of life, and from blindness to sight.
Sports
Girls Having Fun in New CYO Flag Football League
The inaugural girls league began this spring in the Philadelphia region, with a league for boys to follow this summer and fall. While some rules differ, kids are playing football “in a safe and exciting way.”
Women’s Football at Area Colleges Aided by Catholic League Pipeline
Flag football kicked off this year at three Philadelphia-area Division III universities including Immaculata, where standouts from Archbishop Ryan High School are making an impact -- and having fun.
Archbishop Ryan Names Jimmy Dillon Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
The Northeast Philadelphia high school made the announcement March 24.

Calendar of Events
American Catholic Historical Society to Hold Lecture by Author Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein
In this talk, Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein, will speak on her award-winning biography of Father Edward Dowling, SJ (1898-1960), who rescued Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson from debilitating depression and gave him the spiritual guidance he needed to bring AA to international prominence.
Reopening of the Exposition of Sacred Relics Set for April 6
Holy Martyrs, Oreland, will hold the Reopening of the Exposition of Sacred Relics in loving memory of Father Jason Kulcznski April 6 following the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Video Features
Lenten Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week Four
Deacon Franz Fruehwald, permanent deacon at Queen of Peace Parish in Ardsley, offers faithful a Lenten reflection for week four.
Explore the Jubilee Year with Father Dennis Gill
The rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul discusses the meaning behind the Jubilee Year logo, explains each of the four pillars, and invites us all to join him on this pilgrimage of hope.

USCCB
USCCB’s Department of Migration and Refugee Services Issues Joint Report with Evangelical Partners on the Potential Impact of Mass Deportations on Christian Families
Vatican’s “Life is Always a Good” Affirms U.S. Bishops’ Initiative “Walking with Moms in Need,” says Bishop Thomas

Pope Francis
God’s Mercy is for Everyone; Everyone Needs Healing, Pope Writes
God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote.
God’s Mercy, Forgiveness Pave the Path Toward Hope, Pope Writes
God's forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote.