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Gianna Center of Philadelphia Celebrates FertilityCare Week, March 17-23

The center is named after Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, a patron saint of fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Online Rosary to Mark Fourth Anniversary in Archdiocese March 18

The rosary started in response to praying nightly for the end of COVID-19 in 2020 and has continued weekly since that time.

Catholic High Schools Open Doors For All 7th Graders March 21

Seventh grade students throughout the metropolitan area have the opportunity to explore one of the 16 high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in depth. 

Roman Catholic Grad Endows School with $525K Donation through BLOCS

Dom Colasante donated $525,000 to his alma mater through the scholarship organization BLOCS.

Watch The Ordination of Auxiliary Bishops Chylinski, Cooke, and Esmilla | Replay Video Here

If you missed watching the ordination of Auxiliary Bishops Chylinski, Cooke, and Esmilla, you can see a replay here on CatholicPhilly.

Archbishop Announces Latest Clerical Changes

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

New Director Named for Catholic Housing and Community Services

Suzanne O’Grady Laurito, MSS, has been named as the next Director of Catholic Housing and Community Services.

Survey Asks Phila. Parishioners’ Views on Preaching

The Catholic Preaching Institute is rolling out a survey noting the experience of local Catholics’ listening to homilies, in an effort to improve homiletics.

Local Father-Son Duo Feed the Hungry, Serving Thousands of Meals in Archdiocese

In 2023, over 7,000 meals were prepared for those in need.

Star Harbor Senior Center to Celebrate Black History Month in Dramatic Style

Choir and dance performances will complement the written action.