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Stacy Gallagher Named President of Pope John Paul II High School
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Stacy Gallagher as the next president of Pope John Paul II High School, effective June 15.
‘What Hope Looks Like:’ Archbishop Pérez Ordains 8 Priests
A near capacity congregation in the Cathedral invoked the Holy Spirit in ancient tradition during the May 16 ordination of Philadelphia’s largest class of new priests in 23 years.
St. Charles Seminary Confers Degrees on 46 Clergy, Religious, Lay People at Concursus
The annual graduation ceremony of the seminary marked the academic achievements of people in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia – including eight new priests – all well prepared to “share God’s handiwork” in the world.
New Pact Eases Path to College for Archdiocesan Students
Mount St. Mary’s University and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced a partnership this spring offering scholarships up to $35,000 per year. The plan is already yielding strong results.
Two Men Took Longest Roads to Become New Philadelphia Priests
Newly ordained Fathers Jude Opara and Michael Gokie journeyed from Nigeria, Peru, and several U.S. states to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where they will begin to serve since Archbishop Pérez ordained them priests May 16.
Archbishop Pérez Announces New Clergy Assignments Starting July 1
See the assignments for eight newly ordained priests, plus changes in assignment for priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Local Catholic Leaders Discuss Urgency of Better Care for Earth
An annual conference hosted by EcoPhilly at Villanova University May 9 showcased how individuals, parishes, and dioceses can steward changes in care for our common home.
Volunteers Sought for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Procession in July
A public Eucharistic procession through Philadelphia in July is expected to draw hundreds of Catholic pilgrims as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, with organizers at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul seeking volunteers.
Congratulations to Priest Jubilarians, New Priests of 2026
Twenty archdiocesan priests are celebrating milestone ordination anniversaries this year, along with Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia Cardinal Justin Rigali.
‘Serve Others with Joy’: Archbishop Pérez Ordains Three Permanent Deacons
Kevin Kelly, John Milius and Shawn Terkhorn received Holy Orders May 9. They begin their new lives of service to the Catholic Church and her people in the model of Jesus’ command: “Love one another.”