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Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week
The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood supports men who are discerning a call to the diocesan priesthood.
Father Judge awarded $1 million grant for state-of-the-art career and technical education facility
Currently in the second phase of construction, the Career Pathways Academy building will be a 20,000 square foot facility dedicated to career and technical education.
Saint Hubert awarded $2 million grant to complete new arts and design center
The construction on the Connelly Arts and Design Center will begin in early 2023 and is projected to be completed by September 2023.
Black Catholics celebrate faith, rich in heritage and hope
Archbishop Nelson Pérez will open National Black Catholic History Month in the Philadelphia Archdiocese with a Nov. 6 Mass that also marks the 40th anniversary of Black Catholic permanent deacons in the area.
Ukrainian Catholic clergy take faith to the field, rallying aid for military
Father Roman Pitula of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia led fellow clergy in an Oct. 30 soccer match to raise funds for Ukraine's army, now entering the ninth month of battle against a brutal Russian invasion.
Homelessness ministry gets makeover, thanks to generous donors
St. John's Hospice, part of Catholic Social Services, unveiled a newly remodeled dining hall with room at the table for a growing community, all made possible by the Connelly Foundation and other partners.
Crypto technology a moment for ‘hope,’ says Catholic entrepreneur
A Nov. 17-18 conference invites faithful to consider digital currency, blockchain and Web 3.0 as innovations that can be used "for the greater glory of God, and for Gospel values," said Matthew Pinto.
Phillies ‘give us a reason to hope,’ says archbishop
Archbishop Pérez shares a special message cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies as they take on the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series.
Archbishop announces clerical assignment changes
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia taking effect Nov. 14.
African Catholics Mass a ‘joyful moment’ for faithful from many countries, cultures
An Oct. 23 liturgy celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald drew several hundred faithful in an "exquisite display" of languages, song, dance and attire.