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Youth Ministry Directors Go Mobile to Meet Parish Leaders’ Needs
The archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Youth hosts Deanery Family Gatherings throughout the Philadelphia area to help strengthen faith and build connections among parish youth ministers.
A Holy Week Primer: Solemn Days Leading to Joy of Resurrection
The eight days beginning with Palm Sunday include the Sacred Triduum with two Masses on Holy Thursday, a Good Friday liturgy and the ancient traditions of Holy Saturday.
Young Catholic Professionals Consider St. Joseph as Model of Evangelization
The group’s Philadelphia chapter hosted a retreat at St. Mary Magdalen Parish with FOCUS missionaries who told of their experiences sharing the good news of how to “make God the center of our life.”
Young Adults Hope for ‘Transformative’ Summer Pilgrimage to Poland
Pauline Father Timothy Tarnacki, director of the archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults, is leading a group of young people ages 18-39 to four cities in his Polish homeland. Over nine days they will form friendships and devotion to saints including St. John Paul II.
Archbishop Pérez Asks for Good Friday Prayer for Peace in the Middle East and Ukraine
Faithful are encouraged to show continued concern for the people of the Middle East, Ukraine, and in all parts of the world by praying a special prayer for peace on Good Friday.
Catholic Charities Night Returns to Citizens Bank Park for 13th Year
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Catholic Charities Appeal will team up with the Philadelphia Phillies on June 5 for its 13th annual Catholic Charities Night, with proceeds supporting Nutritional Development Services.
Service Earns ‘Big Ed’ Callahan NFL’s Ultimate Fan Honor
The parishioner of St. Matthew’s in Northeast Philadelphia hosts tailgate parties at Philadelphia Eagles’ games that have raised more than $500,000 for the Eagles Autism Challenge since 2019.
Musical Guest Francesca LaRosa Helps Draw Faithful to St. Denis Parish
The parish in Havertown, Delaware County got a boost in attendance to its Lenten Stations of the Cross as the Catholic composer, singer and songwriter inspired parishioners and guests for the devotion and eucharistic adoration.
Pope Leo XIV to Receive Liberty Medal Marking America’s 250th Birthday
The Holy Father will greet the Philadelphia region virtually July 3 via livestream as he accepts the prestigious award acknowledging his work to promote religious liberty and freedom with dignity for people around the world.
St. Francis Xavier Parishioners Enjoy First St. Patrick’s Day Party in 7 Years
The parish in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood resumed a longtime tradition interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The party reunited former residents and welcomed young parishioners for music, dance, and fun.