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Mass of the Lord’s Supper livestreams on Holy Thursday evening
Watch the Mass that begins the sacred Triduum in the church tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Archbishop Nelson Perez will be the main celebrant and homilist.
Chrism Mass to livestream from cathedral
Watch the Mass live this morning at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. Archbishop Nelson Perez will be the main celebrant and homilist.
Parish releases video inviting members to ‘come home for Easter’
After successfully launching a livestream ministry, St. Cyprian in West Philadelphia is now using its YouTube channel to get parishioners back in the pews.
Social workers ‘fierce, savvy’ advocates of human dignity
As National Social Worker Month wraps up, archdiocesan professionals reflect on what it takes to do one of the toughest -- and most important -- jobs.
Undeterred by COVID, St. Helena School puts passion play on video
Cancelled last year because of the pandemic, the living Stations of the Cross is a long tradition at the Catholic school in Blue Bell. This year it's a video production of the fourth grade classes.
Seniors get vaccinated at parish-based clinic
Dozens of older adults headed to St. Katherine of Siena in Northeast Philadelphia March 30 to receive their first Moderna jab, thanks to Catholic Housing and Community Services and Giant Pharmacy.
Adults with autism, caregivers receive vaccines at archdiocesan clinic
One thousand first doses of Moderna shots were administered at March 27 outreach organized by Catholic Social Services and the Eagles Autism Foundation, bringing "relief and peace of mind" to an underserved community.
Food giveaway sparks ‘joy in the eyes’ of area families
A March 27 distribution sponsored by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services at Holy Innocents Parish assisted hundreds still facing hunger despite recent stimulus checks.
Passover invites Christians to recognize their Jewish roots
The annual holiday, which commemorates the Israelites' divine liberation from slavery, is an opportunity for "learning in dialogue" between the Jewish and Christian faiths, say local scholars.
Cathedral sets schedule of Holy Week liturgies
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate and preach at all the liturgies of the week, beginning with Palm Sunday March 28, both in person and livestreaming at Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.