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Philadelphian joins Papal Foundation’s Board of Trustees
In a Jan. 30 announcement from the Chester-based Papal Foundation, Cosmo DeNicola of Philadelphia was named as a Steward of St. Peter to its Board of Trustees.
Culture Project: A Q&A with team leader Amber Charles
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to welcome five missionaries from the Culture Project for service in our local Church. Catholic Philly recently connected with Amber Charles, a Culture Project team leader and second year missionary from Grapevine, Texas to learn more about the initiative and how she became attracted to its mission.
St. Anastasia, Newtown Square, celebrates Candlemas Day
For the second year, parishioners and friends of St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square came out on Feb. 2 to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord also known as Candlemas Day.
Archbishop announces clerical assignment changes
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Video: Catholic education is a ‘lifelong gift,’ says archbishop
Archbishop Pérez recently shared a special message on social media wishing everyone a Happy Catholic Schools Week 2023.
Catholic Schools Week activities planned across region Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
Schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2023. This year's theme is "Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service."
Catholic students present award-winning solutions to real-world problems at STEM competition
Archdiocesan elementary students interested in the STEM profession recently showcased their hard work and solutions to real-world issues on a broad scale Jan. 21. in Delaware County.
Germantown’s renowned Miraculous Medal Shrine becomes minor basilica
On Jan. 25 the Miraculous Medal Shrine, a Marian devotional destination and ministry of the Vincentians of the Eastern Province in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, announced it has been elevated by the Vatican to minor basilica status.
Archdiocese to send 3,000 pilgrims to the 2023 March for Life, CSS holds annual Luminaries for Life observance
A delegation of approximately 3,000 individuals from the archdiocese will take part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Jan. 20.
SEEK23 brings heart of Gospel to thousands
Around 90 Catholic students from Penn, Drexel, Temple, and West Chester universities joined thousands of other young people at the SEEK23 conference Jan. 2-6 in St. Louis, Missouri for a week of faith and fellowship.