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Solemn liturgies of Holy Week, Easter to be streamed from cathedral
Join Archbishop Nelson Perez as he celebrates and preaches for the liturgies of the Triduum and Easter, livestreamed this year from the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Catholics urged to enter ‘very heart’ of faith while at home
The Ukrainian bishops of America, including Philadelphia's Metropolitan Archbishop Gudziak, encourage the faithful "to turn to the church’s treasury of prayer," individually or as a family, at home this Holy Week and Easter.
Archbishop celebrates Chrism Mass in empty cathedral; 36K watch online
While disappointed he could not celebrate the commemoration of the priesthood with priests in person, Archbishop Nelson Perez blessed the holy oils and celebrated Mass at the cathedral as 36,880 people viewed at home -- including priests.
Those who fed others now in food line themselves, driver says
Don Devlin, who delivers food to 40-plus sites for Nutritional Development Services, sees the impact of the coronavirus first hand. "The time is now," he said, for other volunteers "to make a difference."
Retired Ukrainian Archbishop Sulyk of Phila. dies of COVID-19
Retired Metropolitan-Archbishop Stephen Sulyk of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia died April 6 from complications of COVID-19. He was 95.
Agency ‘supporting seniors at every step’ during pandemic
Staff at archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services has provided more than 1,700 meals plus visits to senior facilities and in homes, and long phone calls, to the isolated elderly.
180 staff laid off at Independence Mission Schools
Education continues online for students of the 15 independent Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region, closed due to the coronavirus. But non-essential staff have been let go as a result of revenue loss.
Rice Bowl more needed than ever during coronavirus crisis
With 25% of all donations supporting archdiocesan food pantries, the annual Lenten initiative helps area residents while providing relief to the world's poorest populations.
Divine Mercy novena goes digital as prayers to end pandemic continue
Starting on Good Friday, the archdiocese will host an online recitation of the devotion in both English and Spanish, plus a free subscription to Formed featuring Catholic books, movies and programming.
Chrism Mass to livestream from cathedral
Catholics can make Monday of Holy Week special by watching the annual Chrism Mass not on its traditional day on Holy Thursday morning but tonight, April 6 at 7 p.m. with Archbishop Nelson Perez.