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Sacred Heart Parish, Havertown Closes 40 Hours, Opens Centennial Year
The Delaware County parish welcomed Bishop Keith Chylinski to the close of the annual devotion on Oct. 20, joined by the clergy and parishioners young and old.
Archbishop Pérez Consecrates Archdiocesan Catholic Schools to Sacred Heart
At a special Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Oct. 16, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez consecrated more than 41,000 Catholic school students across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. About 1,200 students attended in person.
Faithful Citizenship Resource for the 2026 Election
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference has released a nonpartisan voter resource to help Catholics prepare for the Nov. 3 general election with an informed conscience.
Alumni Keep the Spirit of Closed Schools Alive Through Scholarships
Graduates of former archdiocesan high schools North Catholic and St. James are raising millions of dollars for today’s students at Catholic elementary and secondary schools, extending a hand to “help the next person up.”
Montco Parish to Display 200 Relics for All Saints, All Souls Days
Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland invites everyone to gather prayerfully and experience its impressive collection of relics, all curated by the parish’s late pastor, on Nov. 1 and 2.
Christ in the City Builds ‘School of Love’ on Philadelphia’s Streets
Ana Salazar, the Catholic missionary organization’s new local director, is empowering young people to befriend homeless persons “experiencing the poverty of loneliness.”
Archbishop Pérez Announces Parish Life Director Appointments
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Kenneth Johnston and David Winter as parish life directors at St. Gabriel Parish in Philadelphia and Holy Cross Parish in Springfield, respectively.
Diverse African Catholic Communities Celebrate ‘Promise of Communion’
A bishop born in Cameroon joined Philadelphians from 19 African nations for the annual African Family Heritage Mass and feast Oct. 11 at St. Irenaeus Church in Southwest Philadelphia.
‘Moment of Grace:’ Cathedral’s Music Director Leads Song at Sheen Beatification Mass
Philadelphian Charlene Angelini served as cantor during the liturgy declaring Archbishop Fulton Sheen “blessed” last month in St. Louis. She also received a major honor by the Knights of Columbus.
#iGiveCatholic Registration Now Open for 2026
Registration is now open for any parish, school, or nonprofit in the archdiocese wishing to participate in the 2026 #iGiveCatholic giving campaign. The annual day of Catholic giving will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 1, with advanced giving beginning Nov. 16.