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MLK Day volunteer opportunities in the archdiocese
On Jan. 16, communities across the Philadelphia region and the country will celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here are five ways to volunteer your time and talents to build upon Dr. King’s legacy.
Catholic Foundation launches new grant program for 2023
In a Dec. 15 announcement, the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia announced its Angel Award to support innovative evangelization efforts throughout the five-county region.
Archbishop Pérez to offer Jan 1. Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Cathedral
Archbishop Pérez will be the principal celebrant of Mass for the intention of the happy repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul Jan. 1 at 11:00 a.m. All people of goodwill are invited to participate in person or via live streaming.
Archbishop Pérez speaks with adults of ‘all generations’ in Media
Nativity B.V.M.’s Catholic Adults in their Twenties and Thirties (Nat. C.A.T.T.) met for their monthly Theology on Tap Dec. 22 in Delaware County with the archbishop as their special guest speaker.
Archbishop announces clerical assignment changes
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia taking effect Jan 20.
Dr. Brooke Cortese Tesche named new superintendent of high schools, schools of special education
As Superintendent, Dr. Tesche will provide faith formation, academic, and operational direction and support to the 15 Archdiocesan high schools and 3 schools of special education throughout the five-county region that serve tens of thousands of students each day.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary eyes the past and the future with cross at construction site
The cross, constructed from an old pew found in the basement of a chapel at the current seminary, will pay homage to St. Charles Borromeo’s illustrious past, while looking to the future – all under the care of Christ.
Christmas Masses at the Cathedral Basilica
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass schedule.
Saint Lucy students celebrate feast of patron with Mass, Christmas concert
Students at the Northeast Philadelphia school celebrated the feast of Saint Lucy with a special Mass Dec. 13
50 Catholic eighth graders named Neumann Scholars, awarded full high school scholarships
Scholarships to eighth grade students across the Philadelphia Archdiocese amount to a $1.75 million commitment from the Connelly Foundation.