Archbishop Perez's messages
Archbishop Pérez Issues Pastoral Letter on Racial Healing: “We Are One Body”
Archbishop Pérez issued the following pastoral letter Racial Healing: “We Are One Body” on the occasion of The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ — Corpus Christi.

Local News
Four Men to be Ordained Permanent Deacons June 10
Four men will be ordained permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Saturday morning in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul during Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pérez.
Saint Hubert HS Launches ‘Health Careers in 1-2-3’ with Manor College, Jefferson Health
Students who complete region’s only such program would have promise of Jefferson jobs.
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Celebrate Jubilarians Marking 50 and 70 Years of Service
All eight of the diamond jubilarians who are celebrating 70 years of religious profession currently minister in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Photo features
Archbishop Joins Lansdale Catholic HS Class of 2023 for Unique Tradition (PHOTOS)
See scenes from Lansdale Catholic's traditional Legacy Walk down Lansdale Ave. June 5.
Saint Agnes School, West Chester, Celebrates 150th Anniversary
The school in Chester County observed its 150th anniversary on June 4 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pérez.
Commentaries
Reflecting on May and our Blessed Mother’s Loving Support
Dr. Brooke C. Tesche, Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes about sharing Jesus’s love, joy, and hope and how to walk with the grace our Blessed Mother taught us.

Hispanic Catholics
El Papa Francisco “mejora progresivamente” al pasar su segunda noche en el hospital
El Papa Francisco pasó “sin contratiempos” su segunda noche en el Policlínico Agostino Gemelli de Roma, según dio a conocer la Oficina de Prensa de la Santa Sede este viernes 9 de junio.
El Vaticano confirma que el Papa Francisco pasó una “noche tranquila”
El Vaticano informó este jueves que el Papa Francisco ha pasado una “noche tranquila” después de la cirugía realizada ayer miércoles en el Policlínico Agostino Gemelli de Roma, en Italia.
Hoy recordamos a la Beata María del Divino Corazón, apóstol del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Cada 8 de junio la Iglesia recuerda a María Droste zu Vischering, conocida universalmente como la Beata María del Divino Corazón, religiosa de la Congregación de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Buen Pastor.
Calendar of Events
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Retreat/Malvern Retreat House (June 9-11, 2023)
Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will host its 2023 Charismatic Retreat June 9-11 at the Malvern Retreat House.
Eucharistic Miracle Exhibition at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Doylestown, Now – July 2
This weekend only, June 10 and 11, A first class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available to venerate before the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe after all the Masses.
Spirituality
God Reveals Himself to Us as the Holy Trinity, A Perfect Relationship of Love
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Pope Francis’ June 2023 Prayer Intention | Watch Video
In his prayer intention for this month, Pope Francis asks us to pray for ecclesial movements and groups
National News
Congress Must Act Against Online Child Exploitation, U.S. Bishops Say
Congress must act to help prevent the exposure of children to online pornography and to combat online exploitation and abuse of children and other vulnerable people, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) said Wednesday.
Oklahoma Board Approves First Catholic Charter School in the Country
The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in a three-hour-long meeting.
World News
Pope Doing Well After Abdominal Surgery, Asks for Continued Prayers
Pope Francis had a restful, peaceful first night at Rome's Gemelli hospital after a successful three-hour operation June 7 for a hernia.
Here is Pope Francis’ Schedule for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon
Pope Francis’ schedule for his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 was published by the Vatican on Tuesday.