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Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Assignments
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
New Digital Catholic Directory Shows Whats and Wheres of the Archdiocese
The Catholic Directory of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia recently took on a new, all digital format.
Leader of Hibernian Hunger Project Receives Humanitarian Award
For the past 10 years Bob Farrington has focused his volunteer efforts on a growing need in the Philadelphia area: helping people feed their families.
Five Men to be Ordained Permanent Deacons June 8
Five men will be ordained permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia June 8 in the Cathedral Basilica during Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pérez.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Enters Philly, Kicks-Off Weekend of Parish Events
Catholics took to the streets in Bucks County May 30 to welcome the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the Blessed Sacrament as it officially entered the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Seminary’s Catholic Preaching Institute Shares Preaching Survey Results
The Catholic Preaching Institute has released the results of a survey noting the experience of local Catholics’ listening to homilies, in an effort to improve homiletics.
Graduations Set for 15 Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools
See a list of Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
In Advance of St. Charles Seminary’s Move to a New Campus, Historic Papal Visit Cross to be Relocated to Malvern Retreat House
A historic cross built for Saint John Paul II’s Philadelphia visit over four decades ago will soon have a new home at Malvern Retreat House.
Nostalgic Look at 1976 International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia
The archdiocese's Catholic Historical Research Center will open a new exhibit this month called “Gift of Finest Wheat: The Story of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress” which coincides with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
How to Donate to Nutritional Development Service’s Annual Summer Food Drive
This is the agency's 45th year hosting the collection.