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NPM On the Road: Inspiring Pastoral Musicians in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians invites liturgical leaders and musicians to a dynamic two-day conference August 6-7 featuring workshops, sacred music, and community-building opportunities.

Silent Directed Retreat: “Come and Rest Awhile” at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center

A weeklong silent retreat in July in Northeast Philadelphia invites participants to rest, reflect, and renew their relationship with God through prayer, daily Mass, and spiritual direction.

Mass and Enthronement of the Holy Veil of Manoppello at National Center for Padre Pio

The National Centre for Padre Pio will host a special Mass and the enthronement of the Holy Veil of Manoppello on July 15 at 12 p.m. This marks the first permanent display of the relic on the East Coast.

Annie’s Home Begins New Ministry to Empower Pregnant Women in Crisis

The Northeast Philadelphia residential program not only offers housing and basic needs, but education and empowerment for young mothers.

PCL Flag Football, Lacrosse Teams Eagerly Eyeing State Titles

In the second-ever girls’ flag football Catholic League championship, Lansdale Catholic prevailed. The girls’ and boys’ lacrosse champs are heading to the PIAA playoffs.

Graduation Dates Announced for 15 Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools

Graduation season is underway—here’s when Catholic high schools across the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold their Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises.

Andrea Ciliberti Named New Principal at Bonner & Prendie HS

Andrea Ciliberti will lead the archdiocesan high school in Drexel Hill effective June 16.

Father Mike Schmitz Unpacks Jesus’ Parables via Laughter, Tears in Philadelphia

In his talk May 20 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, the host of the “Bible in a Year” podcast moved a packed audience closer to Christ's heart through the power of stories.

Five Men Ordained Priests for Service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Through the sacrament of holy orders received May 17, the priests begin their new mission to serve for the good of souls in the Philadelphia region.

Brotherly Love Inspires Young Man’s Message to Live Life Fully

Ryan Quigley, a Lansdale Catholic grad, survived a murderous tragedy in New Orleans that his best friend did not. Now Quigley talks about Tiger Bech’s zest for life as a lesson for teens today.