Local News
Women Embrace Their Sacred, Unique Gifts at 9th Annual Conference
More than 1,200 women attended the annual Catholic Women’s Conference Oct. 19 that celebrated the joys of womanhood through prayer and friendship.
Clergy and Religious Lifted Up in Prayer For Dedication ‘To God’s People’
Saint John Vianney Center celebrated its second annual Day of Prayer for Clergy and Men and Women Religious on Oct. 18, inviting the faithful to lift up in prayer those who have dedicated their lives to serving the Church.
Montco Parish Unveils Nine-Foot St. Michael the Archangel Statue, Prays for Intercession
St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick unveiled a new nine-foot bronze statue of the leader of God's heavenly forces Oct. 19 with a blessing led by Bishop Keith Chylinski.
Spirituality
In Time of Stress and Fatigue, Jesus Calls Us to Joy
Worry and anxiety can weigh us down and lead to blindness, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Like the blind man in this Sunday's Gospel, we cry out to Jesus. He hears us and heals us.
Photo features
Annual White Coat Mass Honors Medical, Healthcare Professionals
Medical and healthcare professionals from throughout the region gathered Oct. 21 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia for the annual White Coat Mass. See our photo gallery.
Across the Aisles: Nativity BVM Parish in Media
More than 30 young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez as he celebrated Mass Oct. 23 at the Delaware County parish.
Photos: Mercy Career & Technical HS Welcomes Archbishop
On Oct. 23, Archbishop Pérez joined the student community at Mercy Career & Technical High School for a pastoral visit and to celebrate Mass. See photos from the visit.
Sports
After Coaching 37 Years, Jon Heisman Still Has More to Give
The Bishop Shanahan lacrosse coach, winningest in state history, retains his passion for the sport and for making a difference in a young person’s life.
People and Events
Archbishop Travels to New Mexico to Lend Support to Catholic Leadership Institute
Earlier this week, the Archbishop along with his brother priests and staff from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia traveled to New Mexico to show support for the work of the Malvern-based Catholic Leadership Institute.
Archbishop, Archdiocesan Staff Gather for Mass and Fellowship
On Sunday, Oct. 20, Archbishop Pérez along with staff from the newly formed archdiocesan Office for Strategic Planning gathered for the celebration of Mass followed by an evening of fellowship.
Calendar of Events
Holy Hour to Pray for Country and Election at Cathedral Set for Nov. 3
Let us turn with confidence to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist with our prayers on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Presentation to Highlight Eucharistic Miracles Documented by Blessed Carlo Acutis
Join the St. Ignatius Parish community for a presentation about Eucharistic Miracles as documented by Blessed Carlo Acutis on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the church auditorium.
Sports and Spirituality Topic of Talk at Networking Breakfast
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Business Network is proud to welcome Fr. Tom Dailey, OSFS, to the Networking Breakfast on Oct. 18 at 8:00 a.m.
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.
Learning to Listen Through Synodality
Sister Constance Veit's recent exercise in synodality in her order, the Little Sisters of the Poor, showed that when we are willing to let go of our own priorities, together we can discern God's will for the world.
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.
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.
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
Only Love Will Save Humanity, Pope Says in Encyclical on Sacred Heart
In his encyclical, "Dilexit nos," Pope Francis urges the world to counter indifference, greed and war by embracing Christ's infinite love and he highlights the devotion to the Sacred Heart as key to renewing the church’s missionary mandate and fostering fraternity and care for creation.
Praying to the Holy Spirit can Help Couples Stay United, Pope Says
Because the Holy Spirit specializes in love and unity, Catholic couples should pray regularly for the Spirit to be present in their marriage, Pope Francis said.
Hispanic Catholics
Decanato creado para satisfacer las necesidades de los católicos hispanos en la Arquidiócesis
Este decanato abarca apostolados que brindan atención pastoral y los sacramentos para los católicos de habla hispana en 37 parroquias en la región de los cinco condados.