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Dominant Pitching, Clutch Home Run Power Archbishop Wood to Win

Senior pitchers Andrew Unrath and Jack Coughlin allowed only one run and senior Chase Cavallaro cracked a three-run shot that sealed the PIAA Class 4A state quarterfinal victory.

Cathedral Basilica to Host Discussion on Pope Leo XIV’s AI Encyclical

Father Dennis Gill will moderate a June 14 discussion at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical addressing human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.

Cathedral Basilica to ‘Let Freedom Sing’ in June 28 Concert, July 5 Mass

A diverse group of choirs and musicians will unite in song to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the conclusion of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Philadelphia.

Bell Ringing Against Gun Violence Set for June 5

The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will ring its bells June 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. in a united effort to raise awareness about gun violence in our community.

All Sacred Moments of Mass Add to Divine Worship of God, Speaker Tells Seminary

Earlier this spring, author James Monti cited saints, popes, and 2,000 years of thinking on liturgical practices to urge preservation of the Catholic Church’s treasury of sacred liturgy, music, and holiness.

Summer Choir Camp at Cathedral Helps Kids Grow in Faith, Confidence in Fun Way

The Cantate Domino free camp July 13-16 helps 40 youth ages 7-15 develop their vocal skills, meet new friends, and learn to love liturgical music.

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Announces New Master’s in Catholic Health Care Ministry

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s School of Theological Studies has launched a new Master of Arts in Catholic Health Care Ministry in collaboration with the National Catholic Bioethics Center.

Andrew Santoleri: Faithful Altar Server, Prayer Warrior, and Model of Holiness

The young man with Down syndrome keeps Jesus and the Blessed Mother at the center of his life, and his prayerfulness inspires his family, friends, and parishioners at St. Thomas the Apostle in Glen Mills.

Sister Thomasine Marie Hall, IHM, Longtime Archdiocesan Educator, dies at 88

Sister Thomasine Marie Hall died in Camilla Hall on April 30, 2026.  Sister was in the 71st year of her religious life.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Culminate in Philadelphia During July 2-5 Celebration

Events planned in Philadelphia include Holy Mass, a Eucharistic procession, continuous Eucharistic adoration at the Cathedral Basilica, service opportunities and additional devotional activities throughout the four-day gathering.