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St. Edmond Church Lauds Loyalty to God and Country

The South Philly site’s patriotic concert stressed the joys of sacrifice.

Young Adult Retreat Inspires Passion To Live Out Catholic Faith Courageously

Some 30 young adults gathered for a young adult retreat May 13 at St. David Parish in Willow Grove led by Catholic speaker, author, and evangelist Chika Anyanwu.

Archdiocese Honors 129 High School Seniors for Academic Achievements at Award Ceremony

Seniors from Catholic high schools throughout region gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul May 23 for an annual event celebrating their academic achievements.

Church Gives Birth to Seven New Priests in Philadelphia

Archbishop Pérez ordained seven men to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Archdiocesan High Schools Commencement Exercises Set for Class of 2023

Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Faith on the Field: Father Judge Theology Class Studies the Intersection of Sports and the Spiritual

This is part two of a three-part series in a series in how Archdiocesan schools offer faith-in-action opportunities to students. 

Sister Joan Blair, SSJ, dies at 85

Sister Joan Blair SSJ (formerly Sister Mary Theresa Blair), age 85, died May 19, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Saint Rose Dwyer, SSJ, dies at 98

Sister Saint Rose Dwyer SSJ, age 98, died May 17, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Frances Patrice Kirk, SSJ, dies at 90

Sister Frances Patrice Kirk SSJ, age 90, died May 9, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Archbishop Announces Clerical Assignment Changes Effective June 19

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes for 67 priests in the parishes, schools and institutions in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.