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‘Acting on their Faith’: Pope John Paul II High School Students Encounter Face of Christ in Beyond-the-Classroom Theology Course

The final part of a three-part series in how Archdiocesan schools offer faith-in-action opportunities for students.

Archbishop Pérez Asks for Moment of Marian Prayer for the Upcoming Synod In Rome

Faithful are invited to participate in a worldwide moment of prayer today, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for the intention of the upcoming Synod of Bishops in Rome.

Online Food Drive to Aid with Summer Demand, says Archdiocesan Agency | Here’s How You Can Help

In 2022, Nutritional Development Services collected nearly 73,000 pounds of non-perishable items through this initiative to support those in need.

Archbishop Asks for Special Intention for Healing and Peace for our City and Country on the Occasion of Pentecost; Highlights Work of the Commission on Racial Healing

Archbishop Pérez is encouraging Catholics throughout the five-county region to show continued respect and care for every person this Pentecost Sunday with a prayer for healing and peace.

St. Edmond Church Lauds Loyalty to God and Country

The South Philly site’s patriotic concert stressed the joys of sacrifice.

Young Adult Retreat Inspires Passion To Live Out Catholic Faith Courageously

Some 30 young adults gathered for a young adult retreat May 13 at St. David Parish in Willow Grove led by Catholic speaker, author, and evangelist Chika Anyanwu.

Archdiocese Honors 129 High School Seniors for Academic Achievements at Award Ceremony

Seniors from Catholic high schools throughout region gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul May 23 for an annual event celebrating their academic achievements.

Church Gives Birth to Seven New Priests in Philadelphia

Archbishop Pérez ordained seven men to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Archdiocesan High Schools Commencement Exercises Set for Class of 2023

Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Faith on the Field: Father Judge Theology Class Studies the Intersection of Sports and the Spiritual

This is part two of a three-part series in a series in how Archdiocesan schools offer faith-in-action opportunities to students.