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Relics of St. Bernadette Coming to 3 Local Catholic Sites
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Philadelphia, St. Thomas of Villanova Church, and Malvern Retreat House will offer pilgrims encounters with the saint’s relics, with prayers and Masses, Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
125 Religious Celebrate their ‘Yes’ to Christ With Jubilees
The religious women and men among 220 members of congregations in the Philadelphia area celebrated milestone anniversaries during a Mass Sept. 20 at the cathedral basilica.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Priest Retirements, Parochial Vicar Appointment
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has announced two priest retirements and one new parochial vicar assignment in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Catholic Leaders Respond to Immigration Crisis at Two-Day Meeting
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez told his own immigrant’s story, including racial discrimination, during Mass for the “Witness to Hope” conference Sept. 17-18 at Villanova University. He inspired attendees to form pastoral plans for accompanying immigrants.
St. Helena Church Hosts Norristown Flower Show to Praise Creation
The parish in Blue Bell, Montgomery County and the Norristown Garden Club hosted a free event Sept. 12 to help people encounter the parish and build a commitment to care for creation.
Vocations Program Drawing 100K Followers to Positive Stories of Priests
Rising numbers of social media followers and email subscribers are reflecting interest in hopeful stories about priests and supporting vocations with prayer, thanks to the locally based Shepherding Future Shepherds initiative.
American Catholic Historical Society Sets Yearlong Lecture Series
Spanning this fall through next spring, the six-part series on Catholic history begins Sept. 20 with a talk on the contributions of Catholic sisters to the development of health care in the U.S.
Leaders of Order Aiding Holy Land’s Christians Meet in Philadelphia
The eastern U.S. leadership of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem met with Archbishop Pérez Sept. 14 to discuss their mission of supporting the Church in the Holy Land and efforts to recruit new members.
Villanova Names Winner of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny, known for his ministry of social justice and care for creation, will accept the award at a university-led worldwide sustainability conference next month in Rome.
Watch Livestream: Cathedral Basilica to Mark 50th Anniversary as Minor Basilica
Watch the livestream as Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrates a Sept. 13 Solemn Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul’s designation as a Minor Basilica by Pope St. Paul VI.