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Pope John Paul II Students Participate in Day of Service at St. Edmond’s Home

Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, a ministry of Catholic Social Services that serves medically fragile children, welcomed 40 students from Pope John Paul II High School Jan. 14 for a day of service.

Thousands of Philadelphia Pilgrims Set to March ‘With Every Woman, For Every Child’

Thousands of parishioners across the Archdiocese will rise early tomorrow morning to board buses and take part in a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for the 51st annual National March for Life.

Two-Hour Delay Announced for Archdiocesan Schools in Philadelphia for Jan. 17

Archdiocesan schools in Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay Jan. 17 due to inclement weather. Suburban Catholic schools normally follow the decision of their public district.

Catholic Foundation Names New Chief Philanthropy Officer

The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia announced Jan. 11 the appointment of Garrett Owen as a member of the nonprofit’s senior executive management team.

Archdiocesan Schools in City to Close Tuesday Due to Snow, Will Utilize Flexible Instruction Day

Archdiocesan high schools and elementary school buildings in Philadelphia will be closed Jan. 16 due to snow in the region. Suburban Catholic schools normally follow the decision of their public district.

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.