Local News
Archbishop Pérez Appoints 15 Deans, Announces New Deanery Structure
This year, a dedicated deanery for parishes within the Hispanic Ministry Apostolate has been established.
Catholic Social Services Joins Campaign to Promote Services, Works of Mercy
The national awareness campaign highlights the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.
Spirituality
Sharing In The Life God Offers
Msgr. Joseph Prior, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, offers a reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Saints Peter and Paul: Models for Christian Life
On the solemnity of the saints this Saturday, Fr. Eric Banecker recounts how they embraced the adventure of discipleship and mission and how we can all follow in their example.
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Commentaries
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.
New Encounters Ministry Helps Parishes Respond to Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter on Racism
Since launching in 2020, New Encounters: Catholics Confronting Racism has been regularly active throughout the archdiocese.
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Photo features
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.
Archdiocese Hosts Catholic Charities USA Homeless Advocacy Forum
The gathering, hosted by Catholic Social Services, focused on the plight of those experiencing homelessness and how to best serve them at the community, state, regional, and national levels.
Sports
LaSalle Baseball Wins PCL Championship; Loses in State Final
Celebrating the Catholic League championship on May 25, LaSalle came up just short in the state championship on June 13.
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.
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.
The Ladies of Mount Carmel to Hold Annual Rummage Sale June 24-27
The Ladies of Mount Carmel will hold their annual Rummage Sale on June 24-27 in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel School gym.