Local News
Pilgrims to Eucharistic Congress Come Home Ready to Go ‘Out on Mission’
Some 170 Catholics from the Philadelphia Archdiocese traveled to Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress last week. The event inspired their devotion to Christ truly present in the Eucharist, and to evangelize back home as missionary disciples.
Latest Clerical Changes Announced by Archbishop Pérez
See the new assignments for one deacon and three priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Bucks County Parish Upgrades Cemetery, Honors Beloved Saints
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald blessed the construction site at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, July 1. New additions will include a columbarium for cremated remains and two new roads to enhance accessibility for visitors.
Profile
‘We’re All in This Together’: A Q&A with New Superintendent of Catholic High Schools
CatholicPhilly recently connected with William Brannick about returning to the Philadelphia Archdiocese, goals for his new role, and what he sees as his greatest joys and challenges working in the field of Catholic education.
Spirituality
When Life Seems Impossible, God Seeks to Move Us From Doubt to Faith
Msgr. Joseph Prior points out that the Scriptures often show people facing seemingly impossible situations. But Jesus embraces humanity with grace, proving “nothing is impossible with God.”
Photo features
Blessing of Mary’s House Marks Second Home for Young Adults with Disabilities
The residence is the second of its kind opened by St. Edmond's Home for Children and will provide care to four young adult women with disabilities who formerly resided at the Rosemont facility.
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Pope Francis
Cardinal Visits Ukraine’s President, Conveying Closeness of Pope
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of State, visited Ukraine to hold high-level meetings, meet local Catholics and represent Pope Francis at the final stop of a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv.
Pope Calls for a Global Cease-Fire During Olympics, a More Inclusive World
With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris.
People and Events
Philadelphian Franciscan Sisters Celebrate 2024 Jubilarians
Twelve of the jubilarians have served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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Calendar of Events
IHM Sisters to Hold Young Adult Picnic Aug. 11
The IHM Sisters invite all young adults to join them on Aug. 11 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. for the Young Adult Picnic.
St. Agnes Parish, West Chester, to Hold 106th Annual Assumption Mass and Procession Aug. 11
Sponsored by the Chester County parish’s Italian community, all are invited to celebrate the feast of the Assumption Mass and procession.
Hispanic Catholics
Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Tras La Violencia En Un Mitin Político En Pensilvania Hoy
El Arzobispo Pérez emitió la siguiente declaración el 13 de julio con respecto a la violencia en el mitin político en Butler, Pensilvania.
Commentaries
The Joys of Womanhood: Sacred, Beloved, and Beautiful
Join over 1,200 Catholic women from the greater Philadelphia area for a day of fun, friendship, faith formation, and prayer Saturday, Oct. 19 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown.
Catholics Put ‘Laudato Si’ into Action by Lobbying for Environmental Justice
Barbara Sheehan, a member Our Mother of Consolation Parish's Laudato Si’ Circle, reflects on a recent day of lobbying in Harrisburg working for environmental justice.