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Archdiocesan Offices Launch New Ministry to Destigmatize, Raise Awareness for Mental Illness
Various offices within the Archdiocese are taking the first step to address mental health challenges within parish communities.
Date Night Events Help Married Couples Reconnect, Celebrate ‘Culture of Life and Love’
Parishes and organizations in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are offering numerous ways to support sacramental marriage for engaged couples, newlyweds, longtime spouses and even struggling couples in February.
Cathedral Set to Host Philadelphia Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life
Catholics in consecrated life – including many more that only religious sisters – will gather on Sunday, Feb. 2 for Mass to give thanks for those who have radically committed their lives to God.
EWTN News Leader to Speak in Cardinal Foley Lecture Series
Montse Alvarado will speak on “The Church and Social Communications” on Monday, Feb. 3. Sponsored by St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, due to the large expected audience, the lecture will be held at Gwynedd Mercy University.
Holy Innocents Parish to Host Prayer Service for Healing, Strength, and Just Immigration Reform
The church in Philadelphia’s Juniata section will host a Prayer Service for Community Healing and Strength Monday evening, Feb. 3. to address community anxiety regarding immigration policies and to pray for just immigration reform.
Young Catholic School Teacher Receives Top Award for Literacy Work
Erica Braunlinger, 24, of St. Mary Magdalen School in Media, was recognized by the International Literacy Association for her work in helping fourth-grade children overcome reading difficulties in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat Highlights Importance of Jubilee Year
The Jan. 25 event, joined by Archbishop Pérez, brought ministers together to refresh and restore as they embark on the Jubilee Year.
Catholic Schools Week Celebrates ‘Genuine Family Fabric’ of Philly-Area Schools
Catholic educators reflect on how Catholic schools are “United in Faith and Community,” helping students to grow during Catholic Schools Week and throughout the year.
Sister Margaret “Peg” Garvin, SSJ, dies at 76
Sister Margaret "Peg" Garvin SSJ, (formerly Sister Ann Dorothea), age 76, died on January 20, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Mass to Celebrate World Day of Consecrated Life Set for Feb. 2
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s annual Mass to celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.