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Parish assignments for permanent deacons announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced retirement for 12 deacons, changes of assignment for five other deacons and first parish assignments for the nine newly ordained deacons in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Masks no longer required in Philadelphia parishes, institutions
An updated announcement from the city's department of health lifts the iconic COVID restriction, as archdiocesan parishes move toward a full return to in-person worship.
Seniors throw sweet send-off for beloved kitchen manager
Before she hung up her apron for the last time, Carmen Aviles of the archdiocesan Norris Square Senior Community Center was surprised by clients grateful for her long ministry of feeding hearts.
Parish garden spreads roots, fruits far and wide
Members of St. Cornelius in Chadds Ford have planted seeds yielding food for the hungry, while deepening their own faith and missionary outreach.
Pro-life rally draws hundreds amid ‘staggering’ abortion statistics
A post-abortive father and a woman conceived through rape were among some 500 participants at a June 5 demonstration in West Chester, as abortions average 73.3 million per year globally.
Delegation visits empress buried in Center City parish graveyard
Dignitaries recently paid tribute to Ana María Huarte de Iturbide, Mexico's first empress, who rebuilt her life in exile by becoming a faithful parishioner at St. John the Evangelist in Philadelphia.
30 archdiocesan students noted for academic excellence
Of the rising seniors recognized as National Merit Recognized Students, 16 are also Neumann Scholars recognized by the Connelly Foundation and awarded scholarships to attend archdiocesan high schools.
Catholic high school graduations set across region
See the baccalaureate Masses and commencement ceremonies planned for each of the 17 high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, along with the celebrants and presiders.
Bishops Dinner brings everyone to table for joy, ‘sacred’ fellowship
On June 2, Archbishop Nelson Pérez shared favorite Philly foods with more than 100 diners at St. John's Hospice, part of a new Catholic Social Services series that's connecting the church's shepherds with some of the most marginalized members of their flock.
Father Martin Okwudiba, ordained in Rome, is new priest for Phila.
The Philadelphia man was ordained Thursday morning, June 3 at a Rome basilica. After completing his studies this month, he will minister in Europe before returning to the Philadelphia Archdiocese.