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The Need to Feed Thousands Fuels Martha’s Choice Culture of Innovation, Compassion

The Norristown food pantry has adjusted with technology, but needs more resources to meet growing food insecurity.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Celebrates 100 Years with Church Replica, Events, Gala Dinner

It’s been a busy centennial year for the Bucks County parish which kicked off its anniversary celebration last September with an opening Mass and reception.

Delaware County Catholics Pray Patriotic Rosary

The parish-based observance was held as a way to participate in the 12th annual Fortnight for Freedom sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Sister Ellen Casey, SSJ, dies at 81

Sister Ellen P. Casey SSJ, (formerly Sister Joan Andrew SSJ}, age 81, died June 23, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Conwell-Egan HS Names Alum as New President

Matthew Fischer, a 2004 alum of Conwell-Egan, assumes the role of school president after most recently serving as principal of the Bucks County Catholic high school.

Cantate Domino Choir Camp Set to Bolster Youngsters’ Musical Maturation

An evening prayer finale performance will cap the four-day experience.

Rev. Martin T. Cioppi, Pastor, Mother of Divine Providence Parish

Archbishop Pérez will celebrate the Funeral Mass for Father Cioppi at Mother of Divine Providence Church, on Thursday, July 6 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Pope Francis Commissions 10 New Missionaries of Mercy for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Eleven Archdiocesan Priests serve as Missionaries of Mercy for the Church of Philadelphia.

‘It is Staggering’: Philly Catholic Human Services Reaches Nearly 7.6 Million Touchpoints of Service in One Year

The Archdiocese's works of mercy have reached awe-striking levels through staff and volunteers' incredible nimbleness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Priest Serving Black Catholics for 60 Years Retires at Age 86

Msgr. Wilfred J. Pashley, the longtime pastor of St. Barbara Parish in Wynnefield, and the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, retired at age 86 on June 19.