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Reverend Donald P. McNamara

Reverend Donald P. McNamara, Retired, Resident, Saint John Chrysostom Parish, Wallingford, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Permanent Deacon James J. Stewart

Deacon James J. Stewart died on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, after a battle with cancer.

Missionaries of Mercy: A Q&A with Rev. Peter J. DiMaria

Archbishop Pérez commissioned 10 new Missionaries of Mercy with their mandate from the Holy See at Vespers in the Cathedral Basilica September 24.

PCL Roundup: Father Judge Boys’ Soccer Remains Undefeated; Cross-Country Championship Set for Oct. 21

See a roundup of Philadelphia Catholic League sports including boys’ and girls’ basketball, field hockey, girls' volleyball, football, and more.

Over 2,000 Catholics Gather for Historic Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress

The congress was held as part of a three-year National Eucharistic Revival called for by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Annual Black Catholic Mass Set for October 14

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Black Catholics will be holding the Black Catholic Mass Oct. 14 at Saint Agatha - Saint James Church in Philadelphia.

Cathedral Basilica to Hold Mass of Thanksgiving for the 61st Annual Canonization of Saint Martin de Porres

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant of a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 61st annual canonization of Saint Martin de Porres. 

Missionaries of Mercy: A Q&A with Msgr. Francis J. Depman

Archbishop Pérez commissioned 10 new Missionaries of Mercy with their mandate from the Holy See at Vespers in the Cathedral Basilica September 24.

Missionaries of Mercy: A Q&A with Rev. Matthew D. Brody

Archbishop Pérez commissioned 10 new Missionaries of Mercy with their mandate from the Holy See at Vespers in the Cathedral Basilica September 24.

Saint Charles Seminary Receives $1.2 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. to Improve Preaching

The grant will fund a Catholic Preaching Institute and is the largest single programming grant from a charitable foundation in the Seminary’s history.