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Archdiocese announces relegation of worship sites in Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Dec. 11 that Archbishop Nelson Pérez has approved the relegation of the Sacred Heart, original Saint Philip Neri, Holy Trinity, and Saint Peter Claver church buildings to profane but not sordid use effective Jan. 23, 2023.
Video: Archbishop Pérez breaks ground on new seminary location
Archbishop Pérez presided at the groundbreaking and blessing of the site for the new campus of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Lower Gwynedd Township Dec. 8.
Archdiocesan elementary schools honored with PA Keystone Award of Excellence
Two archdiocesan elementary schools in Montgomery county were recently honored in recognition for being named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School.
Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations scheduled throughout the archdiocese, Cathedral Basilica
Faithful from throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe on the eve and on her Feast Day, Dec. 12.
Archbishop Carroll students bring art to motorists with mosaic for the Pennsylvania Turnpike
The program, created and funded by the PA Council on the Arts and the PA Turnpike Commission, invites schools to design artwork for turnpike service plazas across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A way with a manger
For thousands of families through the Delaware Valley, setting up the nativity each year is an enduring and meaningful family tradition that stretches back generations.
New Regional Deans of the archdiocese gather for first meeting
On Dec. 1 Archbishop Pérez along with the new regional Deans of the archdiocese joined together for their first meeting of the College of Deans.
Retirement Fund for Religious collection to be held weekend of Dec. 3-4
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold its annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection in parishes throughout the region Dec. 3-4.
Fatima Catholic Outreach Center celebrates recent upgrades, honors 150 volunteers
The Fatima Catholic Outreach Center hosted a celebration Nov. 19 marking the recent beautification and maintenances of its buildings and grounds.
#iGiveCatholic takes place in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Giving Tuesday
This year, a total of 154 parishes, schools, and charitable ministries across the five-county Archdiocese registered to participate in the #iGiveCatholic initiative.