Local News
Archbishop to Lead Over 150 Phila. Pilgrims to Eucharistic Congress
The National Eucharistic Congress, an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, is a highlight of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival movement.
Neumann-Goretti HS Welcomes $350K Gift from Alum
The South Philadelphia school accepted the donation from John M. Connolly, a 1970 graduate of Bishop Neumann, which will fund a scholarship and establish a center for business and entrepreneurship.
Kathy and Ward Fitzgerald to be Honored for Service to Seminary
The couple will receive the St. Charles Borromeo Award March 25, 2025 from St. Charles Seminary in honor of their philanthropy work in the community and especially to the seminary.
Spirituality
As With the Apostles, Jesus Sends Us All on Mission
Msgr. Joseph Prior writes that the followers of Jesus, like the prophets, possessed no special skills to be missionaries. But because God is with us, we are asked to invite others to share in God’s divine life.
Calendar of Events
Catholic Women’s Conference Set for Oct. 19
The annual conference will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
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Commentaries
Catholics Put ‘Laudato Si’ into Action by Lobbying for Environmental Justice
Barbara Sheehan, a member Our Mother of Consolation Parish's Laudato Si’ Circle, reflects on a recent day of lobbying in Harrisburg working for environmental justice.
Martha’s Community Farm: Finding God in the Dirt
Soil offers us perhaps, the most perfect analogy for our pursuit of communion with God and neighbor, says Patrick Walsh, Director of Programs at Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm and a participating institution with EcoPhilly.
Photo features
Holy Angels, Philadelphia, Celebrates Golden Jubilee
Established in 1974, Holy Angels Parish is one of two parishes that comprise the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Korean Apostolate.
Quo Vadis Camp: 68 Young Men Dive Deeper Into Their Faith
Hosted by the archdiocesan Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood, the camp is designed for the spiritual growth of high school men.
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Sports
Over 3K High School Student-Athletes Named to Archdiocesan Sports Honor Roll
The recognition highlights individuals who earned first or second academic honors while competing in their respective sport during the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.
Our New Priests
Through Ultimate Frisbee, New Priest Finds Calling to Young Adult Ministry
As a second grade student, young Gregory Miller told his parents that he was going to be a priest when he grew up. Now he will be ordained a priest May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.
Former Nigerian Tennis Champion Realizes Priestly Vocation in U.S.
Bernard Okechukwu Ekeagwu once played in a Nigerian National Tennis competition, winning the bronze medal for both singles and doubles. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.
History Major Discerned Call to Priesthood While Working at Wawa
Brendan Zehner never considered a vocation to the priesthood until his senior year of college. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.