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#iGiveCatholic Registration Now Open for 2026
Registration is now open for any parish, school, or nonprofit in the archdiocese wishing to participate in the 2026 #iGiveCatholic giving campaign. The annual day of Catholic giving will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 1, with advanced giving beginning Nov. 16.
Philly-Based ‘Fans of the Kingdom’ Puts Catholic Faith on Sportswear
Two Philadelphia-area Catholic business partners have launched a sportswear brand designed to help Catholics visibly share their faith.
Sister Helen Marie Cahill, RSM, dies at 100
Sister Helen Marie Cahill, RSM, age 100, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas for 82 years, died peacefully on October 6, 2026, at McAuley Convent in Merion, PA.
Lansdale Catholic Repeats as PCL Tennis Champions
Senior Kate Donathan won the deciding match as Lansdale Catholic edged Cardinal O’Hara, 3-2, to capture its second consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League girls’ tennis championship.
Upcoming Events for Healing and Support in November
Two November events at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Warrington and St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Drexel Hill will offer prayer, reflection, and faith-based support focused on grief, healing, and hope. Hosted by the archdiocesan Office for the New Evangelization and the Office for Persons with Disabilities.
Young Adults Invited to ‘The Well’ Conference in Philadelphia
Young adults aged 18-39 are invited to deepen their faith and community connections at The Well: Young Adult Conference.
Hispanic Heritage Mass Offers Joy, Hope Amid Immigration Challenges
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez and Auxiliary Bishop Christopher R. Cooke joined pilgrims representing more than 20 nations as Philadelphia's Hispanic Catholic community gathered in faith and solidarity.
Daughter Shares Jim Algeo’s ‘Rare Breed’ Ethos in New Film
Bridget Algeo created a documentary love letter to her dad and the thousands of young people he touched as a football coach for 44 years through “faith, family and football.”
Mercedarian Fathers Celebrate Feast Day at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Priests, religious sisters and lay faithful observed the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy with Mass at the church in Philadelphia’s Overbrook neighborhood Sept. 23.
Cathedral Basilica to Offer Evening Vespers Prior to Sunday Mass
This evening prayer will precede the celebrated 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass, offering an opportunity for reflection, community, and a deepening of our spiritual journey.