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Archbishop Perez's messages

Archbishop: Approach the Polls with Informed Minds, Consciences

Approaching the polls with informed minds and formed consciences allows us to remain true to our principles while working to build up a just society, Archbishop Pérez says in an Oct. 30 statement regarding the approach of the General Election.

Local News

Events to Focus on Hearing God’s Call to Priesthood, Religious Life

National Vocation Awareness Week is Nov. 3-9, a time for discovering that priesthood is challenging. According to Father David O’Brien though, “it’s amazing to be a priest.”

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Spirituality

When We Love God and Neighbor as Ourself, We Enter the Kingdom

In this Sunday's Gospel Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is near. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains Jesus' model of loving self-sacrifice as the way to manifest God's reign today.

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Commentaries

Make November a Time for Total Recall: Of Death, Eternal Life

This month of All Saints and All Souls reminds us of our death. For writer Matthew Gambino, it's not a morbid thought but a link to those who have gone before us, and of gratitude.

Learning to Listen Through Synodality

Sister Constance Veit's recent exercise in synodality in her order, the Little Sisters of the Poor, showed that when we are willing to let go of our own priorities, together we can discern God's will for the world.

Let’s Talk About Mental Health in our Parishes

Whether we realize it or not, people with mental illness are already in our pews, writes the director of the Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities. Natalie Rivera calls for awareness, discussion and prayer, and points toward a new national Catholic campaign this month.

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Photo features

Fr. Judge HS Unveils Cutting-Edge Career Pathways Academy Building

The new 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is unique to the region and provides practical education in building and automotive trades. See our photo gallery.

Young Adults Share Faith, Good Company with Archbishop

Catholic young adults gathered Nov. 1 for a night of prayer and friendship, joined by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who celebrated Mass.

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Profile

Social Worker Has Passion for Protecting Young People, ‘Making a Difference’ in Their Lives

A social worker with a lifelong passion for serving others, Robert Blake is the new Assistant Director of the Office for Child and Youth Protection in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

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Calendar of Events

Conwell-Egan To Host Holiday Craft Show Nov. 3

The event will feature over 100 vendors and crafters, a bake sale, raffle baskets, free photos with Santa Claus, and more.

USCCB Promotes ‘Novena for Faithful Citizenship’ Nov. 1-9

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging Catholics across the country to take part in the "Novena for Faithful Citizenship" beginning Nov. 1 and ending Nov. 9.

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Culture

Book Shows Signs of ‘Solidarity and Mercy’ in War-Torn Ukraine

Stories of hope, on the part of survivors and the religious sisters, clergy and humanitarian workers serving Ukrainians, are the subject of a new book published this month by author Chris Herlinger, a reporter with National Catholic Reporter newspaper.

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Sports

After Coaching 37 Years, Jon Heisman Still Has More to Give

The Bishop Shanahan lacrosse coach, winningest in state history, retains his passion for the sport and for making a difference in a young person’s life.

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USCCB

Pray with Gratitude for Those Who Respond to Their Vocation, says Bishop Boyea

U.S. Bishops’ Anti-Poverty Program Creates a Path to Good Jobs and Stronger Communities

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Pope Francis

Pope: Make Sure Confirmation is not Last Time Parish Sees Young People

The Catholic Church must put more effort into ensuring that the sacrament of confirmation is not the "sacrament of goodbye" for young people, who receive it and then do not come to church again until they want to get married, Pope Francis said.

Papal Commission Releases Report Highlighting Progress in Safeguarding

Highlighting progress made in safeguarding and recommendations for rectifying ongoing gaps, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors dedicated its first annual report to all victims and survivors of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic Church.

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Hispanic Catholics

La Voz de Dios Oct. 27, 2024

No te pierdas la oportunidad de escuchar el siguiente episodio, donde la conductora Marianela Núñez conversa con la Directora de la Oficina del Ministerio de Jóvenes de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia, Marisally Santiago.

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