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Archbishop announces clergy assignment changes
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced clerical appointments for 55 priests in the parishes, schools and institutions of the archdiocese, plus appointments of regional deans.
West Catholic students pray, learn about Ukraine with archbishop
During a May 19 visit, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, head of Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S., shared his insights on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the need for both everyday action and an eternal perspective.
United choirs find hope against racism in song
More than 100 Catholics in five diverse choirs sang at a concert for racial healing last weekend at the cathedral, confronting the sin of racism with healing.
Join the ordination of archdiocese’s new priests
Everyone is invited to participate in person or from home as six new priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are ordained this Saturday, May 21 at the cathedral. The Mass and livestream will begin at 10 a.m.
Montco parish showcases Ukraine’s dances to save children amid war
St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jenkintown hosted a May 15 benefit featuring performers from the Voloshky School, with proceeds funding humanitarian aid for kids in war-torn Ukraine.
Efforts kick off to spread Gospel message person to person
A new archdiocesan commission to revitalize the local church and build missionary discipleship has begun its work, and it's already taking root in parishes.
Miracles of medical science, and the divine, happen at Torresdale
At a hospital campus of Jefferson Health-Northeast in Philadelphia, new therapies and robotic tools restore health for loved ones, in addition to a man's miraculous healing thanks to St. Katharine Drexel's prayers.
Where St. Katharine rode, cancer center rises in N.E. Phila.
A Level 1 Trauma Center at the new Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia's Torresdale section offers care on grounds that used to be the Drexel family's country retreat.
People of faith join in public prayers on National Day of Prayer
Rose Tree Park in Media, Delaware County hosted the 71st annual prayer event May 5, in person for the first time in two years. Some 200 people worshiped God and prayed for many needs.
Kinship care, adoption keeps kids in the family
Catholic Social Services is aiding hundreds of children and youth in need by helping relatives provide stable, loving -- and forever -- homes for them.