The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced June 9 a partnership with the Catholic prayer app Hallow to support its Trust & Hope initiative aimed at strengthening missionary outreach and deepening faith across the region.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, who launched Trust & Hope to renew parish life and encourage missionary discipleship, said the partnership offers new ways for people to encounter God.
“The Church’s door has always been open,” Archbishop Pérez said. “Trust & Hope makes our local Church face outward to all. It invites people to come closer and look inside. Hallow helps them encounter God in the quiet of their own hearts.”
Under the partnership, five regional Missionary Hubs and an additional parish will integrate Hallow into their evangelization efforts. Offerings will include guided prayer experiences, small-group faith-sharing opportunities, seasonal Advent and Lent reflections, and digital resources for individuals and families.
Clergy, seminarians, and members of religious communities will be given free access to Hallow. Parishes and schools across the archdiocese will also be eligible for a 10% diocesan discount on Hallow parish partnership packages.
Founded to help people grow closer to God, Hallow reports more than 30 million users in over 150 countries. The app has about 200,000 users in the Philadelphia region, nearly half of whom are not Catholic.
The app includes thousands of guided prayers, meditations, Scripture reflections, music and sleep content, featuring voices such as Jonathan Roumie, Father Mike Schmitz, Bishop Robert Barron, Sister Miriam James Heidland, Jeff Cavins, and Scott Hahn.
Hallow content can be accessed on both phones and tablets, with users able to sync their progress across devices when logged in with the same account.
Church leaders said the collaboration is intended to extend Trust & Hope beyond parish settings, providing opportunities for prayer and reflection in daily life. The initiative focuses on strengthening parish connections and inviting those seeking hope, belonging, or a deeper relationship with Christ.
“Hallow is excited and honored to help build a richer, deeper culture of prayer across the Church, especially in Philadelphia,” said Josh Danis, head of parish and diocesan partnerships.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia page on Hallow, where users can find or join parish communities, can be found here.
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