Local News
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.
Emergency fund for food pantries more needed than ever, say aid workers
With COVID at the one-year mark, the Catholic Foundation of Philadelphia has disbursed over $280,000 to archdiocesan hunger relief sites, where more families are seeking help each day.
Men invited to share faith, fellowship virtually at Man Up Philly 2021
The 13th annual Men’s Spirituality Conference is, like so many other events in the past year, going virtual on Saturday, March 6 with a strong lineup of speakers.
Rosary procession ‘reclaims the city’ for life, healing
Bitter winds and icy sidewalks didn't deter some 20 participants, led by the Sisters of Life, from walking more than two miles Feb. 20 to pray and minister to passersby.
Archbishop points out ‘sign of God’s great love’ to Bonner-Prendie students
In a visit Feb. 24 to Msgr. Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Archbishop Nelson Pérez spoke of signs of God's presence for the 798 students, who joined in the hope that "everything is getting better."
NDS’ food drive staves off hunger, one can at a time
The Lenten "One-Can Meal" collection has become more vital than ever in restocking a network of archdiocesan food pantries, which have seen more first-time clients due to COVID, said administrators.
Little Flower songwriting class ‘lets students lead the way’ to musical diversity
Composer and choral director Tonya Taylor Dorsey has launched a new workshop series at the archdiocesan high school, with an ear for the many genres that speak to kids' hearts.
Catholic singer puts Lent’s pillars to song at St. Francis Parish
Songwriter and evangelist Marty Rotella offered his presentation on prayer, fasting and almsgiving at a two-day event Feb. 21-22 at the Springfield, Delaware County parish.
Philly parish welcomes new Knights of Columbus council
The world's largest Catholic fraternal organization has launched a new chapter at St. William Parish, whose pastor (a fourth-degree Knight himself) says members are "ready and standing by" to serve the community.
Novena, Mass set to honor ‘faithful, fervent’ Philly saint
St. Katharine Drexel, whose life was marked by a "selfless demonstration of God’s love and devotion to all," will be invoked in a solemn novena capped by a March 3 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.