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Date Night Events Help Married Couples Reconnect, Celebrate ‘Culture of Life and Love’
Parishes and organizations in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are offering numerous ways to support sacramental marriage for engaged couples, newlyweds, longtime spouses and even struggling couples in February.
Cathedral Set to Host Philadelphia Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life
Catholics in consecrated life – including many more that only religious sisters – will gather on Sunday, Feb. 2 for Mass to give thanks for those who have radically committed their lives to God.
Catholic Schools Week Celebrates ‘Genuine Family Fabric’ of Philly-Area Schools
Catholic educators reflect on how Catholic schools are “United in Faith and Community,” helping students to grow during Catholic Schools Week and throughout the year.
Made in Kensington: Five Smith Siblings Reflect on Lives of Faith, Love
The brothers and sisters were raised in a home infused with prayer and Catholic education, which formed their service in religious life, Catholic schools and loving families.
Faith Formation to Focus on Gifts, History of Black Catholics
Beginning Feb. 3, a 10-course program named for Black Catholic Sister Bea Jeffries, SBS, will explore how Black Catholics know, worship and walk with God in their daily lives.
Clergy Assignments Announced for Four Priests
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announced changes for four priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this week.
March for Life 2025 Inspires Local Faithful to Expand Actions for Life
Events starting Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C. will culminate with a march that shows tens of thousands of people’s commitment to build a culture of life – especially when they return to their local communities.
El Camino Cafe Serves Relaxed Way for Young Adults to Explore Faith
The café, hosted in Northeast Philadelphia beginning Jan. 18 at Holy Innocents Parish, can invite guests “to make new friends in a very faith-friendly space” over a cup of coffee.
Reverend Christopher Redcay Appointed Next Rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Father Redcay will succeed Bishop Keith Chylinski, who has served as Rector since 2022 and was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia in Dec. 2023.
Archbishop’s Invitation to Help Shape a Revitalized Church of Philadelphia Sees Strong Initial Response
The website TrustAndHope.org, which contains Archbishop Perez’s new pastoral letter, received more than 10,000 views in its first week. More than 1,000 people had already signed up for one of 51 consultative sessions to be held in the spring.