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Changed Canonization Plans Bring New Spiritual Opportunities for Pilgrims
Pilgrims from Philadelphia prepare to celebrate the canonizations of Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati — both in Rome and at home — with renewed faith and joyful anticipation.
Better Mental Health Resources Geared for the Black Community is the Focus of St. Athanasius Series
A Redemptorist priest and clinical counselor shares a Biblical and scientific approach to managing trauma for residents of Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood.
Ellen Mansfield Named Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Ellen Mansfield, a veteran fundraiser with more than two decades of experience and a record of leading multimillion-dollar campaigns, will oversee philanthropic strategy at Catholic Charities of Philadelphia.
Peace Garden at IHM Motherhouse Nourishes Bodies, Souls, Community
The “seed-to-table” approach means everything grown in the Immaculate Heart Sisters’ eight-bed garden, from vegetables to fruit to herbs to flowers, brings joy and good health to the sisters’ tables.
Catholics Connect With God, One Another, in Bucks County Parks
Be Still Saturdays and Theology on the Trail invite people from the Philadelphia region to slow down, pay attention to nature and build community through spirituality.
Immaculata Marks Largest Incoming Class in History
Immaculata University will welcome more than 475 new students this fall—a 46% increase over 2023—making it the largest incoming class in the institution’s history.
Dorothy Day Retreat Offers Women Hope, Spiritual Renewal
Thanks to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, some 60 women served by the Housing and Homeless Services Division enjoyed “a new beginning” through an overnight respite at Malvern Retreat House.
Catholic Charities Appeal Raised $8.7M in 2024, Report Shows
The Archdiocese’s largest annual fundraiser supported critical services across five counties, with more than half of all funds directed to social services programs.
62 Catholic Schools Honored for Academic Excellence
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia honored 62 Catholic elementary schools for academic excellence, recognizing growth and achievement through standardized testing during a ceremony in West Chester.
Pope Leo XIV to Speak With American Youth via Live Digital Encounter Nov. 21
During the National Catholic Youth Conference this fall in Indianapolis, Pope Leo XIV will engage digitally from Rome with more than 15,000 American Catholic teens and youth ministry leaders, including Archbishop Nelson Pérez.