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President and CEO of Catholic Foundation Set to Retire

Sarah Hanley has been with the organization since its inception in 2013.

Archbishop Pérez, Area Religious Leaders Condemn Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Montgomery County

After anti-Semitic vandalism took place over the weekend at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood, the Religious Leaders Council, which includes Archbishop Pérez, issued a letter showing respect and solidarity with members of the Jewish community.

Archdiocese Renews Partnership with Villanova’s Center for Church Management

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced March 25 it has renewed its partnership with Villanova University’s Center for Church Management.

Archbishop Asks for Special Intention for Peace in the World on Good Friday

The special intention has been provided to parishes throughout the Archdiocese.

Clerical Changes Announced by Archbishop Pérez

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Holy Week Liturgies at the Cathedral Basilica

Archbishop Pérez will lead all the liturgies of the week including the sacred triduum from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday.

Catholic Foundation Renews Sponsorship for Third Year to Live Stream Mass from Cathedral

The 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass is streamed live each week to Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page and the Archdiocesan Vimeo Channel .

Gianna Center of Philadelphia Celebrates FertilityCare Week, March 17-23

The center is named after Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, a patron saint of fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Online Rosary to Mark Fourth Anniversary in Archdiocese March 18

The rosary started in response to praying nightly for the end of COVID-19 in 2020 and has continued weekly since that time.

Catholic High Schools Open Doors For All 7th Graders March 21

Seventh grade students throughout the metropolitan area have the opportunity to explore one of the 16 high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in depth.