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The 15th annual Man Up Philly Spirituality Conference

The Archdiocese's annual Men’s Spirituality Conference will take place Saturday, March 4 in Delaware County.

Archbishop announces clerical assignment changes

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

Video: Catholic education is a ‘lifelong gift,’ says archbishop

Archbishop Pérez recently shared a special message on social media wishing everyone a Happy Catholic Schools Week 2023.

Catholic Schools Week activities planned across region Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2023. This year's theme is "Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service."

Cathedral Basilica to hold Memorial Mass marking the one month anniversary of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Reverend G. Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Saints Peter and Paul, will be the celebrant and homilist for the Memorial Mass marking the one month anniversary of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7:00 p.m.

Catholic students present award-winning solutions to real-world problems at STEM competition

Archdiocesan elementary students interested in the STEM profession recently showcased their hard work and solutions to real-world issues on a broad scale Jan. 21. in Delaware County.

Reverend Joseph L. DiGregorio dies at 80

Reverend Joseph L. DiGregorio died on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Germantown’s renowned Miraculous Medal Shrine becomes minor basilica

On Jan. 25 the Miraculous Medal Shrine, a Marian devotional destination and ministry of the Vincentians of the Eastern Province in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, announced it has been elevated by the Vatican to minor basilica status.

Archdiocese to send 3,000 pilgrims to the 2023 March for Life, CSS holds annual Luminaries for Life observance

A delegation of approximately 3,000 individuals from the archdiocese will take part in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Jan. 20.

Sister Maria Fatima dies at 88

Sister Maria Fatima, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas for 69 years, died peacefully on Sunday Jan. 15, at McAuley Convent.