Photo features

Photos: 125 Students Honored at 45th Annual Academic Honors Convocation

The students, all of whom are ranked in the top 3% of their senior class, were honored for their academic achievement and dedication to their studies.

St. John Vianney, Gladwyne, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation

Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Pérez as he celebrated Mass May 21 at the Montgomery County parish.

Across the Aisles: Assumption B.V.M. Church, Feasterville

Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Pérez as he celebrated Mass May 18 at the Bucks County parish.

Scenes: Hispanic Catholics Share Hopes for Church’s Future at Listening Session

The Archbishop joined Spanish-speaking Catholics in Delaware County on May 14 to discuss the future of the Church of Philadelphia.

Photos: Five Men Ordained as Priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

See scenes from the May 17 Mass with Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.

Photos: Seminary’s 188th Concursus Honors Graduates, Academic Achievements

See scenes from the May 14 Concursus ceremony at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary where academic degrees are awarded to seminarians, as well as religious and lay students, enrolled in its college and graduate college programs.

Photos: Seven Men Ordained Transitional Deacons for Archdiocese

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez ordained the men during a Mass May 10 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

Faithful Celebrate the Election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass

Faithful gathered May 9 for a special Mass at the Cathedral Basilica honoring the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian Pope, and the first from the United States of America. See our photo gallery.

Photos: Catholic Charities Philadelphia Honors Moms with Joyful Gathering

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia hosted a joyful gathering at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center May 3, where 130 guests—mothers, children, and grandchildren—shared a meal, received thoughtful gifts, and enjoyed uplifting words in honor of Mother’s Day. See our photo gallery.

Photos: Archdiocesan Staff, Clergy React to Election of First American Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV

From solemn prayers to joyous smiles, staff and clergy of the archdiocesan pastoral center gathered as the announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s election was made May 8.