Local News
Eucharistic Procession Winds Through Olney, Joins Catholic Faithful, Residents, Police
St. Helena and St. Ambrose parishes in Lower Northeast Philadelphia hosted a procession and benediction with other local clergy and officers of the city’s 35th Police District to strengthen the neighborhood.
African Family Heritage Mass Gathers Catholic Faithful for 10th Year
Like a large family reunion, the anniversary celebration drew adults and children from across the region Oct. 13 to St. Irenaeus Church, blending cultures, languages, music, and food from across the African continent.
Photo features
St. Charles Borromeo, Drexel Hill, Celebrates 175 Years
The Drexel Hill parish, the fourth oldest in Delaware County, launched its 175th anniversary year Oct. 13 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pérez.
Photos: Blessing of St. Charles Seminary’s New Campus
The new campus in Lower Gwynedd was blessed by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on Oct. 12. See photos from the day here.
People and Events
Philadelphia Archdiocese Names Eileen Keefe Senior Deputy General Counsel
Keefe brings over two decades of professional experience as a lawyer, specializing in employment law and liability litigation.
Local Youth Gain Skills for Home Improvement, Carpentry, and Life
The young adults were awarded their certificates, and their own personal tool kits, in a Oct. 7 graduation ceremony.
Commentaries
Let’s Talk About Mental Health in our Parishes
Whether we realize it or not, people with mental illness are already in our pews, writes the director of the Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities. Natalie Rivera calls for awareness, discussion and prayer, and points toward a new national Catholic campaign this month.
The Philadelphia Catholic Youth Conference: A Transformative Encounter for Youth
The day-long event Nov. 23 will provide a way for faith to flourish amid the challenges youths face. Marisally Santiago, director of the Office of Ministry for Youth, tells how young people have found in PCYC a lifeline for direction, connection, and hope.
Leaving ‘Mother Overbrook’ for the Last Time, With Gratitude
Bishop Keith Chylinski, rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, drove away from the permanently vacated Overbrook campus on September 30. He thanks God for the thousands who built, supported and served within those hallowed walls for over 150 years.
Spirituality
Following Jesus Requires Us to Overcome Obstacles
In this Sunday's Gospel, a man's riches pose an obstacle to following Jesus. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the things we cling to must be renounced so we may follow Jesus on the path of life.
Profile
New Director Looks Forward to Guiding Catholic Men in Finding Their Vocations
Father David O’Brien, appointed last June to head the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood, says he desires “to be a good example of the priesthood” and to help those interested view this vocation as a viable option.
Local Woman’s Kindness Ministry Surprises Strangers with Fresh, Recycled Flowers
Patricia Gallagher, a parishioner at Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale, leads the Happy Flower Day Project, spreading kindness to others by giving recycled flowers a fresh purpose.
Calendar of Events
St. Martin de Porres Mass Set for Nov. 3
The Office for Black Catholics will hold a Mass of celebration for St. Martin de Porres on his feast day, Nov. 3, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Catholic Historical Research Center to Hold Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Latest Exhibit Oct. 24
Get a behind the scenes look at "Finest Wheat: The Story of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress" on Oct. 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
IHM Sisters to Hold Young Adult Holy Hour Oct. 17
Young adults are invited to join the IHM Sisters in praying for the needs of our Church and world as well as each other during a Eucharistic Holy Hour at Villa Maria House of Studies at 7:00 p.m.
Video Features
Archdiocese Kicks Off New School Year with Pep Rally | Watch Replay of Event
Watch a replay of the official kick-off celebration for the 2024-2025 school year in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with a pep rally led by Archbishop Pérez Oct. 2 at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills.
Spirit of Synodality About ‘Relationships and Dialogue,’ says Archbishop
In a new video, the archbishop sits down with Julia Osęka, St. Joseph University student and voting delegate for the Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, for a candid conversation ahead of the Oct. 2 synod opening in Rome.
Pope Francis
Pope Says he Hopes for ‘Reconciled Differences’ Among Christians
Pope Francis called on divided Christians to overcome their doctrinal differences and walk together in love, expressing hope especially for greater unity between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches.
D.C. Cardinal Urges Prayer, Reflection Before November Elections
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington said he hopes U.S. voters who are as concerned as he is about the "anger and vitriol" of the current election cycle will take time away from the media to think and pray about the values important to them as Catholics.
Hispanic Catholics
La Voz de Dios Oct. 13, 2024
Únase a nosotros para una discusión interesante en La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, presentada por Marianela Núñez, con el Arzobispo Pérez, mientras concluimos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana el 15 de octubre.