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Kelly Street Chorus raises voices in harmony, heritage
Founded by Dublin-born composer Victor Herbert, the historic ensemble -- which features members from several archdiocesan parishes -- brings a touch of the Irish to a world that needs it.
Students reflect on pandemic through Christ’s passion
SS. Colman-John Neumann School in Bryn Mawr hosted a contemporary version of the Stations of the Cross, written by a religious sister who spent four months in COVID quarantine.
Seniors feel ‘free at last’ thanks to vaccination clinic
Dozens of older adults received their first COVID jabs at a March 10 event hosted by Catholic Housing and Community Services in South Philadelphia.
Archbishop Pérez named to Vatican panel for Latin America
See Archbishop Nelson Pérez's statement on being named by Pope Francis March 10 to the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. He is the only American among the five new prelates on the commission.
50% scholarship for Villanova degree offered to archdiocesan workers
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has renewed its partnership with Villanova University’s Center for Church Management to offer an online Master of Science in Church Management degree featuring a $14,700 scholarship thanks to Villanova’s benefactors.
Little Flower H.S. students find God on TikTok
Theology instructor Ms. Corridoni uses the popular social media platform to show teens they're "plenty capable" of understanding Scripture -- and applying it to their own lives.
Hometown saint shows ‘we too can be holy,’ says priest
During a March 3 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Father Dennis Gill said the sanctity of St. Katharine Drexel came down to three things that everyone can undertake.
At St. Mary Magdalen series, priest shares his journey from Idaho farm to Media
Father Reuben Nuxoll of the Legionaries of Christ spoke on the theme “Share Your Spiritual Journey as a Gift-Giver” during the March 4 session of the parish's Thursday evening Lenten series.
Seniors glad to welcome archbishop to their new home
Archbishop Nelson Pérez blessed the apartments of some 40 elderly residents of St. Francis Villa in Kensington, which an archdiocesan agency developed to give hope to the area's seniors.
New leaders named for youth ministry, vocations in archdiocese
Archbishop Nelson Pérez appointed Father Stephen DeLacy as head of the newly formed archdiocesan Office for Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults, and Father David Friel to succeed him as director of the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood.