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Inaugural Day of Prayer Celebrates ‘Tireless Dedication’ of Clergy and Religious
St. John Vianney Center in Downingtown hosted a Day of Prayer for the Health and Wellness of Clergy and Men and Women Religious Oct. 20.
Archbishop Answers Pope Francis’ Call for Day of Prayer, Fasting for Peace in the World
Archbishop Pérez and Archbishop Gudziak will celebrate a Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice Oct. 27 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Catholic School Principal Wins National Award for Leadership
Sr. Teresa Ballisty, I.H.M., Principal of Saints Philip and James Parish School in Exton, was named as a recipient of the 2023 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership by the United States Secretary of Education, Miguel A. Cardona.
Over 2,000 Catholics Gather for Historic Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress
The congress was held as part of a three-year National Eucharistic Revival called for by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Saint Charles Seminary Receives $1.2 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. to Improve Preaching
The grant will fund a Catholic Preaching Institute and is the largest single programming grant from a charitable foundation in the Seminary’s history.
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Mother Visits Malvern Retreat House, Shares His Message of Sacramental Life
Antonia Acutis, mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, spoke to an audience of over 600 people Oct. 1 on the grounds of Malvern Retreat House.
Symposium on Father Bill Atkinson Set for Oct. 3
Join the Augustinian Friars, special lecturers, and friends and family of Fr. Bill for a symposium to discuss Fr. Bill’s life and the cause for his beatification and canonization.
St. Laurence Reopens Upper Church After Three-Year Hiatus
A community celebration dovetailed with a packed Mass.
Aston Parish Celebrates Triduum Seeking Intercession of ‘Blessed in Sneakers’
Saint Joseph Parish in Aston will hold its annual Triduum October 7-10, seeking the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Archbishop Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Special Intentions, Continued Prayers Ahead of Synod In Rome
Archbishop Pérez is echoing our Holy Father’s call by encouraging all clergy, religious, and lay faithful in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to support the synod through prayer throughout the month of October.