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Adore Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist, Pope Tells U.S. Catholics

Catholics need to recover a sense of awe and adoration before the Eucharist, knowing that it is "the real and loving presence of the Lord," Pope Francis told members of the committees organizing the National Eucharistic Revival and the National Eucharistic Congress in the United States.

Catholic Social Services Earns ‘Service Provider of the Year’ Award for 11th Consecutive Year

This annual award is presented to the provider agency that has served the most pregnant women in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Archdiocese to Send Forth 115 Delegates to the National Black Catholic Congress

Archbishop Pérez will commission the appointed delegates and send them forth with his blessing during a June 18 Mass.

Milestone Moment for the Synod on Synodality

An important step in the Synod on Synodality was recently completed when the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released the official summary to conclude continental stage of the 2021-2024 Synod.

Superintendent of Catholic High Schools, Schools of Special Education, Issues Statement On High School Teacher Contract Negotiations

This afternoon Dr. Brooke C. Tesche, Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, issued the following statement regarding high school teacher contract negotiations.

‘Mary, Explained’ Series Addresses Marian Devotion in Arlington Diocese and Beyond

In preparation for its upcoming golden jubilee in 2024, the diocese has launched a three-year effort to prepare for the celebration. 

UPDATE: Pope Continues Recovery Working, Resting, Praying

Approaching his first week at Rome's Gemelli hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery June 7, Pope Francis' days were dedicated to working, reading, resting, praying and respiratory therapy, the Vatican said.

Pope’s Message of Hope Launched into Space to Orbit Earth

Pope Francis' message of hope for humanity encased in a small satellite blasted off into space June 12 and soon will beam his words back to Earth.

St. Mary’s Garden Spurring Spiritual Growth at St. Gabriel Parish

The Grays Ferry location’s alterations offer “beauty and peace” to the faithful.

Archbishop Announces Clerical Changes for Parochial Vicars, Permanent Deacons

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.