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Twin Brothers from Pottstown School Among 52 Neumann Scholars for 2025
Atticus and Joaquin Luna of St. Aloysius School received the prestigious award from the Connelly Foundation – as did their older brother and sister – and a full four-year scholarship to an Archdiocesan high school.
Two Catholic Peacemakers Recognized by Philadelphia Mayor at City Hall
Kathia Arango, director of the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics, and Father Joseph Okonski, pastor of St. Athanasius Parish in West Oak Lane, received awards last month by Mayor Cherelle Parker for promoting peace, unity and equity.
Archdiocese Invites Faithful to Join Pilgrimage to Italy for Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Highlights include the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Saint Peter’s Square, the Papal Basilicas and Holy Doors, the Catacombs, the Pantheon, and more.
Hispanic Catholics
La Voz de Dios Dec. 8, 2024
Acompáñanos a Marianela Nunez, Productora de Contenido Digital en La Voz, en una conversación profunda con el P. Joe Fitzgerald, sacerdote vicenciano en la Misión de Panamá, mientras reflexionan sobre el papel esencial de María durante la temporada de Adviento.
Video Features
Advent Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week Two
Deacon Franz Fruehwald offers faithful an Advent reflection for week two.
Photo features
Catholic Youth Learn Significance of Purpose, Identity at Local Conference
Hundreds of children and youth gathered Nov. 23 for the Philadelphia Catholic Youth Conference, where Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated a Vigil Mass.
Across the Aisles: Presentation BVM and St. Joseph Parishes
Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Pérez as he celebrated Mass Nov. 24 at the Montgomery County parish.
Calendar of Events
Join Archbishop Pérez on Pilgrimage to Italy Apr. 23-29
To honor Blessed Carlo Acutis and observe his canonization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites all faithful to join Archbishop Pérez on pilgrimage to Italy.
Drive-through Living Nativity Set for Dec. 21
Experience the Miracle of Christmas at Nativity of Our Lord Parish’s annual drive-through living Nativity on the parish grounds.
St. Anne Church Choir and Liberti Church Musicians Present Christmas Carol Sing Dec. 15
Join the North Philadelphia parish for a joy-filled service of song and scripture.
St. Paul Parish, Philadelphia to Hold Christmas Concert Dec. 13
The South Philadelphia parish concert will consist of holiday favorites and some classical music.
USCCB
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Powerful Reminder That We Are All Called to Be One in Christ Jesus
Pope Francis
Pope Asks That Theology Be ‘Accessible,’ Not Polarizing
Theology should serve as a guiding companion for those seeking meaning and truth, particularly during life's pivotal moments, Pope Francis said, calling on theologians and theology faculties to expand their outreach.
Amid Christmas and Jubilee Preparations, Prepare Your Hearts, Pope Says
With the city of Rome presenting a gauntlet of major roadworks and construction projects ahead of the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis used the disruptions as an opportunity to encourage people to do some spiritual renovation before the jubilee.