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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.
Doylestown Parish to Host Four-Night Mission with Fr. Larry Richards
“Encounter Christ, Encounter True Love!” is the theme of a four-night Parish Mission at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oct. 9-12.
Archbishop Pérez and Office of Catholic Education Celebrate New School Year with Pep Rally
Hundreds of students gathered at Cardinal O’Hara as part of the official kick-off celebration for the 2023-2024 school year.
James Amato, Archdiocese’s Secretary for Catholic Human Services, to Retire at End of 2023
For the past 40 years, Amato has served the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Secretariat for Catholic Human Services in several roles.