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Shanahan Teacher, WWII Veteran Grandfather Visit Normandy for D-Day Anniversary
Janet Moore and her 99-year-old grandfather, a World War II Army veteran and parishioner of St. Matt’s in Philadelphia, attended the 80th anniversary D-Day observances in France, where he was treated, and met, like a celebrity.
Catholic Heart Workcamp Volunteers Engage in Service Projects Across Archdiocese
For the second year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia welcomed over 200 high school and college aged volunteers from across the country participating in Catholic Heart Workcamp.
Archdiocese Issues Annual Report on Child Protection, Victim Aid
The Office for Child and Youth Protection facilitated access to mental health services for over 200 survivors and their families in 2023. Additionally, over 500 community members were engaged during educational and outreach events.
Catholic Social Services Joins Campaign to Promote Services, Works of Mercy
The national awareness campaign highlights the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.
Archbishop Pérez Appoints 15 Deans, Announces New Deanery Structure
This year, a dedicated deanery for parishes within the Hispanic Ministry Apostolate has been established.
Bishop Shanahan HS Unveils Mental Health Awareness Bench
The bench was installed on the Chester County campus through the generosity of Saint John Vianney Center’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Collaboration.
Summer Novena Set to Honor Blessed Mother at Bucks County Parish
The nine-day event will honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel with devotion and prayer.
A New Resting Place for a Servant of God
On June 14, in a ceremony presided over by Archbishop Pérez, the mortal remains of Fr. Bill Atkinson were moved to a dedicated space in the parish church of St. Thomas of Villanova.
High School Ministers, Parochial Vicar Announced in Latest Clerical Change
See the new assignments for seven priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
New Auxiliary Bishops Receive Pastoral and Administrative Responsibilities
Archbishop Pérez shared information June 17 about Bishops Chylinski, Cooke, and Esmilla's new roles they are taking on.