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Archbishop Announces Clerical Assignment Changes Effective June 19

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes for 67 priests in the parishes, schools and institutions in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

‘Meet Them Where They Are’: Faith in Finance Club Gives Archbishop Carroll Students View of God in the Everyday

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

‘Love is an Action Verb’: Catholic Social Services, Real Alternatives Make Significant Impact in the Lives of New and Expecting Moms

Catholic Social Services has been providing support services to pregnant and parenting women with funding from Real Alternatives, a non-profit organization that has administered the Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for some 27 years.

Students at Delaware County, West Philadelphia Catholic Schools to Receive One-Year St. Jude Hope Scholarship

New and existing students at Independence Mission Schools' SS. Cyril & Philomena and Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola will receive the financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year.

Meet the Men: 7 Men to be Ordained New Priests Saturday Morning

Get to know each of the men to be ordained and their faith journeys that led them to priesthood.

Papal Foundation’s $14.3 Million Grants Help Build Church in Developing World

The Chester-based international fundraising organization announced grants for 114 projects in 57 countries.

BLOCS Celebrates Donor Impact and Students at Annual Gala

All proceeds raised from the event benefit organization’s mission of providing high-quality education to students in the Greater Philadelphia region.

St. Monica Parish cherishes ‘true presence’ of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament

The South Philly parish held a well-received 40 Hours Devotion gathering.

Daily Duo Make Strides Toward Running Goals

Benjamyn and Isabella Daily, whose passion for running started with Sacred Heart CYO, are making strides towards their running goals and aspirations all while keeping faith at the forefront of their journey.

Three men to be ordained transitional deacons May 13 marking a milestone on the road to Priesthood

The three men to be ordained transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia include Bernard Ekeagwu, Brendan Zehner, and Gregory Miller.