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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Enters Philly, Kicks-Off Weekend of Parish Events

Catholics took to the streets in Bucks County May 30 to welcome the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the Blessed Sacrament as it officially entered the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Seminary’s Catholic Preaching Institute Shares Preaching Survey Results

The Catholic Preaching Institute has released the results of a survey noting the experience of local Catholics’ listening to homilies, in an effort to improve homiletics.

Graduations Set for 15 Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools

See a list of Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

In Advance of St. Charles Seminary’s Move to a New Campus, Historic Papal Visit Cross to be Relocated to Malvern Retreat House

A historic cross built for Saint John Paul II’s Philadelphia visit over four decades ago will soon have a new home at Malvern Retreat House.

Nostalgic Look at 1976 International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia

The archdiocese's Catholic Historical Research Center will open a new exhibit this month called “Gift of Finest Wheat: The Story of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress” which coincides with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

How to Donate to Nutritional Development Service’s Annual Summer Food Drive

This is the agency's 45th year hosting the collection.

William Brannick Named New Superintendent of High Schools, Schools of Special Education

William Brannick will provide faith formation, academic, and operational direction to the 15 Archdiocesan high schools and three schools of special education throughout the five-county region.

IHM Nun Run to Celebrate 11th Annual Event

The June 1 occasion will benefit the sisters’ Camilla Hall residence.

Latest Clerical Assignments Announced by Archbishop Pérez

See the assignments for the three newly ordained priests plus changes in assignment for 68 priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.

Meet the Men: Three Men to be Ordained New Priests Saturday Morning

Get to know each of the men to be ordained and their faith journeys that led them to priesthood.