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‘Overlooked’ Ascension a pivotal feast, says priest
Often underappreciated, the solemnity marking Christ's return to the Father in heaven is a critical part of the Easter mysteries, said Father Dennis Gill.
Special education students welcome archbishop with smiles, dancing
During a May 11 visit, Archbishop Nelson Pérez toured St. Katherine Day School in Wynnewood, whose "children teach us how to love."
Lay workers, Archbishop Perez discuss ministry today in video
In a new segment of the series “Co-Workers: Bishops and Lay Ecclesial Ministers in Conversation” the archbishop along with Matt Davis and Marisally Santiago share insights on ministry with youth and young adults.
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.