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Archbishop Pérez Announces Clergy Assignments in Philadelphia, Chester Counties

Clerical changes take effect this summer, including new pastoral leadership in Philadelphia, Pottstown, Phoenixville, and Coatesville.

Martha’s Choice Guests Become Cooks, Build Community with Their Own Recipes

Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm is fostering community through a new program where guests share recipes, cook together, and connect over food grown at the pantry’s own farm.

Bishop Mark Eckman Installed as Pittsburgh’s 13th Bishop; Archbishop Pérez Presides Over Mass

Archbishop Pérez joined Church leaders July 14 in welcoming Bishop Mark Eckman as the 13th Bishop of Pittsburgh.

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Faces of Hope

Meet the Faces of Hope

A new video and storytelling series that shines a light on the inspiring ways everyday Catholics across the Philadelphia region are putting their faith into action. Discover their stories, share their hope.

A Space for Everyone: How Grief and Grace Sparked a Movement for Single Catholic Women

When Aurora Pomales returned to the Church she couldn’t find a group for women like her, so she started one. Blessed Emilina helps women see the single life not as a back-up plan or consolation, but to be lived joyfully with Christ.

She Sat in a Pew and Wept: What Came Next Is Helping Families Dealing with Addiction

Nina Marie Corona followed God’s call from theology class to addiction ministry—bringing light, healing, and honest conversation to parishes across the country.

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Spirituality

We Welcome Jesus into Our Hearts, as Mary Did, by Listening to Him

This Sunday's readings show hospitality to strangers remains an important part of life. We should be attentive to our guest, Jesus, when we hear his Word, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.

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Commentaries

Live Aid Put the Fun in Fundraiser, Left a Legacy of Unity

Forty years ago, the all-star concert event raised money for famine relief. Participant Matthew Gambino remembers that day at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium as a call to unity that echoes to the present.

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Calendar of Events

Men’s Faith Event to Explore Authentic Masculinity at St. Norbert Parish

Speaker Michael Gormley to lead “That Man Is You” gathering for fathers and sons across the archdiocese

Daylesford Abbey to Host Summer Meditation Workshops Rooted in Scripture

Catholic retreat leader Jessica Hildebrand to guide sessions focused on spiritual calm and renewal.

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Profile

West Catholic’s Girls Learning Football Via Hard Work, Faith

“Seeing the face of Jesus in everybody” has been a lifelong calling for social worker and educator Katie Kavanaugh, who leads her fledgling flag football team at the archdiocesan high school.

Inspired by Jesus, Case Worker Cares for Children with Intellectual and Development Disabilities with Dignity, Integrity

Kimberly Cowley passionately advocates for the dignity and empowerment of children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities at St. Edmond’s Home for Children.

Driven by Prayer, Social Worker Leaves Retirement to Enrich Lives of Area Seniors

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Chris Minnick works to stabilize and enrich the lives of seniors in need, aged 60 and over.

Childhood Experiences Inspired Career Dedicated to Helping Other Families Experiencing Homelessness

Shawna Murray, whose own childhood experience inspired her dedicated career at Visitation Homes in North Philadelphia, helps at-risk families overcome barriers and find stability.

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Vatican News

Israeli PM Calls Pope, Who Urged the Leader to Start Negotiations, Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Pope Leo XIV, who urged Israel's leader to revive negotiations and enact a ceasefire.

Pope Calls for Ceasefire, Dialogue, Peace After Church Hit in Gaza

After an early morning attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire, dialogue and peace in the region.

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Obituaries

Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Carroll, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Montgomery County, dies at 90

Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Carroll, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Rydal, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

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Hispanic Catholics

La Voz de Dios July 13, 2025

En este episodio de La Voz de Dios , Marianela Nunez conversa con Jhoselyn Martínez, Coordinadora del Instituto Católico para Hispanos , sobre el ministerio de quinceañeras en la Arquidiócesis y cómo esta tradición sigue siendo una puerta poderosa para la evangelización y el crecimiento espiritual.

La Voz de Dios July 6, 2025

En este episodio especial, conversamos con Wanda Noel, Directora Interina de Formación Catequética de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia.

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USCCB

In Wake of Strike on Church in Gaza, Archbishop Broglio Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Dialogue Towards Peace

U.S. Bishops’ President Reacts to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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