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Congratulations to priest jubilarians, new priests of 2021
Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination this year. See our list of 29 priests.
South Phila. parish dedicates shrine to addiction recovery patron
St. Gabriel Parish in Philadelphia has created a special place for prayer to Venerable Matt Talbot, whose journey from substance abuse to spirituality has inspired thousands to seek sobriety.
Vaccine clinics reach deaf, hard of hearing
The Philadelphia Archdiocese recently teamed up with federal, city and community agencies to bring Pfizer and Moderna doses, along with sign language interpreters, to an underserved population.
Changes to Clergy Office, new committee, offer priests more support
A new vicar and assistant vicar for clergy, plus the newly formed Committee for Priestly Life and Ministry, will allow the Philadelphia Archdiocese to care for active and retired priests, Archbishop Perez announced May 7.
Decades of marriage honored at wedding anniversary Mass
Some 120 couples gathered for a May 1 liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who said "a connection with Christ was essential” to living out the sacrament of matrimony amid "ups and downs."
Transitional deacons to be ordained for Philadelphia this Saturday
Archbishop Nelson Perez will ordain six deacons for the archdiocese and three for other dioceses at the cathedral May 8. All are invited to participate prayerfully via livestream.
Homelessness ministry ‘the very visible face of God,’ says archbishop
During a recent visit, Archbishop Nelson Pérez thanked staff and volunteers at St. John's Hospice in Philadelphia for bringing "incredible" help and hope to those struggling to find permanent housing.
New saint a ‘great blessing’ for persons with disabilities, say local advocates
The recent canonization of Margaret of Castello, who suffered visual and physical impairments, shows "God can do great things for us and through us when we keep our hearts fully open to him," say pastoral and educational leaders.
Mother’s Day retreat gives women with infertility sense of ‘belonging’
Catholic ministry Springs in the Desert will host a free series of live and pre-recorded sessions May 7-9, offering a renewed sense of inclusion in marriage, community and Christ.
Persons with disabilities lead us to do ‘our very best,’ says archbishop
Those with physical, intellectual and behavioral challenges inspire everyone to deepen their love for God and others, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez at a liturgy celebrating disability inclusion.