Local News
Hundreds of Students Learn Value of Service at Catholic Schools Week Project with Archbishop Pérez
Students of Catholic elementary and secondary schools, plus schools of special education, packaged 1,500 care bags for people visiting a Catholic social agency during an activity Jan. 30 that underscored everyone’s vocation to serve those in need.
Archdiocesan Offices Launch New Ministry to Destigmatize, Raise Awareness for Mental Illness
Various offices within the Archdiocese are taking the first step to address mental health challenges within parish communities.
Date Night Events Help Married Couples Reconnect, Celebrate ‘Culture of Life and Love’
Parishes and organizations in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are offering numerous ways to support sacramental marriage for engaged couples, newlyweds, longtime spouses and even struggling couples in February.
Photo features
Archdiocesan Students Package 1,500 Relief Bags for Catholic Schools Week
See scenes from the Jan. 30 keystone event for the celebration of Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Immaculata University Hosts Archbishop for Campus Ministry Community Night
Immaculata University held a Campus Ministry Community Night, where Archbishop Pérez joined for an evening of community and fellowship.
Calendar of Events
Holy Innocents Parish to Host Prayer Service for Healing, Strength, and Just Immigration Reform
The church in Philadelphia’s Juniata section will host a Prayer Service for Community Healing and Strength Monday evening, Feb. 3. to address community anxiety regarding immigration policies and to pray for just immigration reform.
EWTN News Leader to Speak in Cardinal Foley Lecture Series
Montse Alvarado will speak on “The Church and Social Communications” on Monday, Feb. 3. Sponsored by St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, due to the large expected audience, the lecture will be held at Gwynedd Mercy University.
Mass to Celebrate World Day of Consecrated Life Set for Feb. 2
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s annual Mass to celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
USCCB
Bishop O’Connell Welcomes New Executive Actions Promoting Parental Choice in Education
Goal of Catholic Education is the Flourishing of Each Individual and Their Ultimate Salvation, says Bishop O’Connell
People and Events
Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat Highlights Importance of Jubilee Year
The Jan. 25 event, joined by Archbishop Pérez, brought ministers together to refresh and restore as they embark on the Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis
Palestinian Statehood is ‘The Only Solution’ to Conflict, Pope Says
On the day a ceasefire deal between Hamas militants and Israel went into effect, Pope Francis said he hoped all Israeli and Palestinian political leaders would support dialogue, reconciliation, peace and the existence of two states.
Pope to Trump: May US Prosper, Shun All Hatred, Discrimination
Pope Francis told U.S. President Donald Trump he hoped that the nation would prosper under his leadership and make no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion.