Local News
Gianna Center of Philadelphia Celebrates FertilityCare Week, March 17-23
The center is named after Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, a patron saint of fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth.
Online Rosary to Mark Fourth Anniversary in Archdiocese March 18
The rosary started in response to praying nightly for the end of COVID-19 in 2020 and has continued weekly since that time.
Photo features
Photos: Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community
See scenes from the March 10 annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community.
Photos: Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass
Archbishop Pérez was the principal celebrant and homilist at the St. Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass March 10 in Philadelphia.
Video Features
Lenten Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week Four
Deacon Franz Fruehwald, permanent deacon at Queen of Peace Parish in Ardsley and Chief Financial Officer for archdiocesan Catholic Human Services, offers faithful a Lenten reflection for week four.
Phaithful Conversations in Philly: Anne Ayella, CRS Archdiocesan Director
Anne H. Ayella, Catholic Relief Services' Diocesan Director, talks about CRS Rice Bowl and how we can all incorporate prayer, fasting, and almsgiving into our Lenten journeys.
Spirituality
Everything We Need Is Found In Jesus’ Love
Msgr. Joseph Prior, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, offers a reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Commentaries
EcoPhilly Annual Conference Pulses with Energy, Enthusiasm, and Community
EcoPhilly, the archdiocesan creation-care initiative, hosted its third annual conference on Feb. 24 and covered topics such as pollution, endangered species, climate change, environmental justice, and more.
Profile
For Bishop Chylinski, God’s Call to Serve the Human Family Came Via Music
Bishop Keith Chylinski was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.
In the Way of St. Andrew, Bishop Cooke Ready to Bring Others to ‘Friendship with God’
Bishop Christopher Cooke was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.
Bishop Esmilla’s Path from the Philippines to Philadelphia Paved by Service and Began in Prayer
Bishop Efren Esmilla was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.
People and Events
Andrea Mueller Appointed Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults
The appointment becomes effective March 18, 2024.
Sports
Archbishop Carroll Sophomore Continues to Improve and Inspire
The Delaware County sophomore, Alexis Eberz, who was named a first-team All-Catholic several weeks ago, continues to improve her basketball skills.
Buzzer Beater Propels Roman Catholic to Another PCL Basketball Crown
On Monday night, the Cahillites captured their PCL-best 34th championship, their second straight, and their sixth in 10 years.
Calendar of Events
Saint Joseph, Aston, to Hold Spring Craft and Vendor Show March 23
The Delaware County parish will host its Spring Craft and Vendor Show featuring over 30 vendors.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Hilltown to Hold Forty Hours Devotions March 18-20
Join Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Hilltown for their Forty Hours Devotions from Monday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 20. Full schedule attached.