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March for Life 2025 Inspires Local Faithful to Expand Actions for Life
Events starting Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C. will culminate with a march that shows tens of thousands of people’s commitment to build a culture of life – especially when they return to their local communities.
El Camino Cafe Serves Relaxed Way for Young Adults to Explore Faith
The café, hosted in Northeast Philadelphia beginning Jan. 18 at Holy Innocents Parish, can invite guests “to make new friends in a very faith-friendly space” over a cup of coffee.
Reverend Christopher Redcay Appointed Next Rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Father Redcay will succeed Bishop Keith Chylinski, who has served as Rector since 2022 and was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia in Dec. 2023.
Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place Jan. 23-24
The USCCB urges the faithful to observe the nationwide prayer vigil and pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life in post-Roe America.
American Catholic Historical Society to Hold Lecture on History of Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church Jan. 19
Holy Redeemer Church in Philadelphia has the distinction of being the first Catholic church in the Western hemisphere built for Chinese people. Learn more at the ACHS Lecture on Jan. 19 at the Society House.
Reverend Salvatore J. Pronesti
Reverend Salvatore J. Pronesti, Pastor Emeritus, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Bridgeport, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Archbishop’s Invitation to Help Shape a Revitalized Church of Philadelphia Sees Strong Initial Response
The website TrustAndHope.org, which contains Archbishop Perez’s new pastoral letter, received more than 10,000 views in its first week. More than 1,000 people had already signed up for one of 51 consultative sessions to be held in the spring.
Six Parishes Help People Deepen Encounter With Jesus Through ChristLife
The adult education program aids Catholics and non-Catholics in “hearing the truth of the Gospel, having time to share and reflect, embracing it in their hearts and letting the Holy Spirit work,” said an organizer.
Novena Recalls Miracle for Delco Teen that Led to Intercessor’s Sainthood
St. Bernadette of Lourdes Parish celebrated nine days of prayer that honored the healing of Bernadette McKenzie some 30 years ago, and to commemorate the canonization of St. Leonie Aviat, founder of the Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Clergy Assignment Changes
Ten priests serving in the parishes, schools and institutions of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia received new ministry assignments this week.