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Film on Blessed Carlo Acutis Premieres on Day of Canonization

Pope Francis will canonize the first saint from the millennial generation on April 27 in Rome, just as a documentary on the Italian teen’s life is shown for three days in nearly 1,000 U.S. theaters.

Author Joseph Lewis Offers Book Signing, Talk in Berwyn

At a March 29 appearance, the award-winning Catholic author will discuss his latest book, “Rediscovering the Joy of Children & Family.”

Delco Parishes to Hold Four-Week Lenten Series

This year’s Lenten theme is “Pilgrims of Hope, Walking with Jesus and Mary.”

Upcoming Events at St. Raymond of Peñafort, North Philly

Join St. Raymond Parish for weekly events throughout 2025 to ignite your faith.

Rebuilt Conference Aims to Inspire Catholic Parish Renewal

Through honest conversations and real-world strategies and examples, attendees will not only be inspired but equipped with clear steps and fresh ideas to bring back to their parishes.

Sister Catherine Julia Reinhart, SSJ, dies at 87

Sister Catherine Julia Reinhart SSJ, (formerly Sister Marie Raymond) age 87, died on March 11, 2025, at Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Sister Mary Catherine Walton, SSJ, dies at 87

Sister Mary Catherine Walton SSJ, (formerly S. Rita Bernard), age 87, died on March 10, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Mass

The theme for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia is “Saint Patrick, Bless Those Dedicated to Serving Others.”

7th Graders Invited to Tour Archdiocesan High Schools March 20

The event gives seventh graders throughout Philadelphia’s five-county area the opportunity to spend a day touring one of the Catholic high schools.

Survey Invites Parishioners to Assess Parish Life This Lent

By asking Catholics to evaluate their faith journey and engagement with their parish, the Disciple Maker Index will help parishes refine their pastoral plans. In 2022 more than 30,000 local Catholics responded to the survey.