Local News
For 25 years, Voice of God Reaches Region’s Latino Radio Listeners
The Archdiocesan radio ministry La Voz de Dios marks a quarter-century of evangelizing and informing a growing Spanish-speaking community this December via five stations and a podcast.
As ‘Need Continues to Grow,’ CRS Rice Bowl Aims for Record 50th Year
Organizers of the venerable Lenten fundraising and awareness campaign are hoping to raise more than ever after a record-setting collection last year. Funds raised go to feed people in need both locally and across the globe.
As Food Needs Multiply with Thanksgiving and Christmas on the Horizon, Martha’s Choice Readies Help for Hundreds of Families
The food pantry and farm operated by Catholic Social Services has seen needs skyrocket in Montgomery County. Staff and volunteers plan to distribute up to 900 turkeys and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving, plus gift cards for Christmas.
Photo features
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.
Young Adults Called to ‘Encounter the Hope of Christ’ at Conference
Archbishop Nelson Pérez joined Catholic young adults Nov. 23 for a Vigil Mass in Center City, Philadelphia.
People and Events
Teachers, Campus Ministers, Other Open Positions in Office of Catholic Education
Areas of need include teachers, campus ministers, support personnel, accountants, and more.
Local Pastor, Author to Discuss Book on Angels with EWTN
Msgr. Brian Bransfield, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Aston, will discuss his book on an episode of the Catholic network’s “Women of Grace” show in December.
Calendar of Events
Annual Forty Hours Devotion at Cathedral Begins Dec. 1
Prepare for the upcoming Jubilee Year with the Annual Eucharistic Devotion at the Cathedral Basilica beginning on Dec. 1.
Turkey Trot 5K to Benefit Cardinal John Foley School
The race event for adults, students, and families includes a post-race party at Annunciation B.V.M. Parish in Havertown. Proceeds will support the Delaware County Catholic school.
Pope Francis
Final Synod Document is Magisterial, Must be Accepted, Pope Says
Doubling down on the centrality of synodality in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said that it is now up to local churches to accept and implement proposals from the final document approved the Synod of Bishops on synodality.
Christ the King Triumphs Over Evil with the Power of Love, Pope Says
While world events can seem chaotic, violent and out of control, Christians can be certain that "everything is ultimately subject to the judgment of Christ, the just and merciful king," Pope Francis said at Mass.
Hispanic Catholics
La Voz de Dios Nov. 17, 2024
Esta semana en La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos únete a Marianela Núñez en una conversación con Marisally Santiago, Directora de la Oficina de Ministerio con Jóvenes de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia, donde hablamos sobre el papel vital de los jóvenes en la Iglesia hoy en día.