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Denied Sacrament in China, 20 Catholic Couples Wed at Holy Redeemer Church

It was the happiest of New Year celebrations for these couples, many of whom were civilly married years ago in China when the sacraments of the Church were unavailable.

Bishop Fitzgerald Set to Receive Award During Mass of Thanksgiving

The retired auxiliary bishop will receive the Archdiocese’s highest catechetical award for his contributions to evangelization and catechesis.

MLK Day 2024: 5 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Archdiocese

On Jan. 15, communities across the Philadelphia region will join with others around the country to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here are five ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy.

Catholic Human Services Starts Year with New Leader

Heather Huot, 45, a Northeast Philadelphia native, is the first woman to lead the largest faith-based social services provider in Southeast Pennsylvania.

Schedule of Christmas Masses at the Cathedral Basilica

Faithful are invited to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Cardinal O’Hara Students Give Local Children Gifts and Prayers This Christmas

Some 546 children are receiving gifts and prayers from students, families, and faculty members of Cardinal O’Hara High School in Delaware County.

Operation Bundle Up: Ten Years of Providing Warmth During the Winter

Catholic Social Services’ Community Umbrella Agency in Northeast Philadelphia recently marked a decade of helping keep kids and families warm during the winter months.

52 Catholic Eighth Graders Awarded Full Scholarships to High School

This year, 569 students from 101 parochial schools in the five-county Greater Philadelphia region competed for the scholarships. 

Roman Catholic HS Names Next School President

John A. Prendergast, a 2008 alum of Roman Catholic, assumes the role of school president effective Jan. 8, 2024.

Regina Coeli Academy Student Wins National Christmas Artwork Contest

This annual contest encourages children from elementary schools and religious education programs throughout the United States to express the joy of Christ's birth through art.