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Lenten Retreat for Older Adults at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center
A Lenten retreat for older adults will offer participants an opportunity for reflection, guided prayer, and fellowship as they deepen their faith and reflect on God’s compassion during the Lenten season.
Seminary Catechism Series Infuses Life Experience With Truths of Church
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary offers “Foundations of the Catholic Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism” to adult learners who can apply the catechism to everyday life and deepen their faith.
Reverend Monsignor Philip C. Ricci, Pastor Emeritus, Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales
Reverend Monsignor Philip C. Ricci, Pastor Emeritus, Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, died on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Perennial Rivals Carroll, O’Hara Set to Meet in Girls’ PCL Final
The Palestra will host the two storied girls’ basketball powerhouses Feb. 22 in what promises to be another classic Philadelphia Catholic League championship.
In League of Parity, Father Judge, Neumann-Goretti Will Vie for PCL Title
The number six and four playoff seeds, respectively, eked out wins in the Philadelphia Catholic League semifinals to advance to Sunday’s championship at the Palestra.
CatholicPhilly Aids Your Journey Through Lent
See our set of resources as Christians walk through these 40 days before the feast of the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5.
Annie’s Home Welcomes New Leaders, Broader Cenacle Partnership
Kim Capista and key members of the Annie’s Home staff are partnering with Catholic Charities of Philadelphia to strengthen resources for pregnant moms seeking support.
Thousands in Center City Come to Historic Church for 50 Liturgies on Ash Wednesday
St. John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia offered Masses, brief liturgies with ashes and confessions over 11 hours Feb. 18, thanks to an army of volunteers and Franciscan friars.
Archbishop Pérez to Lead Day of Prayer for Peace Feb. 24
In solidarity with dioceses across the country, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will gather Feb. 24 at the cathedral for a Mass and Holy Hour for Peace to pray for healing, unity, and renewed respect for human dignity.
Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18
Masses with distribution of blessed ashes will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, along with all other parishes in the archdiocese. Pope Leo XIV invites all to read his message for Lent.