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Relics of St. Bernadette Coming to 3 Local Catholic Sites
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Philadelphia, St. Thomas of Villanova Church, and Malvern Retreat House will offer pilgrims encounters with the saint’s relics, with prayers and Masses, Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
Holy Ghost Prep Soccer Appears as Powerhouse in PCL Debut Season
Preseason training and strong leadership are already paying off as the Bensalem Catholic school is off to an impressive 3-0 start in its first season in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
Permanent Diaconate Discernment Day Set for Oct. 3 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
The day, themed “Called to Serve as Christ the Servant,” will provide an opportunity for participants to spend time in prayer, conversation and discernment with permanent deacons, their wives, members of the Archdiocesan Clergy Office, and the Diaconal Formation Team.
Vocations Program Drawing 100K Followers to Positive Stories of Priests
Rising numbers of social media followers and email subscribers are reflecting interest in hopeful stories about priests and supporting vocations with prayer, thanks to the locally based Shepherding Future Shepherds initiative.
Young Adults Invited to Apply for 2027 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Applications are open through Oct. 15 for young adults ages 19-29 to serve as Perpetual Pilgrims on the 2027 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
American Catholic Historical Society Sets Yearlong Lecture Series
Spanning this fall through next spring, the six-part series on Catholic history begins Sept. 20 with a talk on the contributions of Catholic sisters to the development of health care in the U.S.
Leaders of Order Aiding Holy Land’s Christians Meet in Philadelphia
The eastern U.S. leadership of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem met with Archbishop Pérez Sept. 14 to discuss their mission of supporting the Church in the Holy Land and efforts to recruit new members.
Villanova Names Winner of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny, known for his ministry of social justice and care for creation, will accept the award at a university-led worldwide sustainability conference next month in Rome.
Student Athletes Sacrifice Their Summer to Prep for Fall Sports
Members of girls’ and boys’ teams say they are glad to give up a summer at the beach to return with teammates for mid-August practices ahead of this fall’s competition.
Watch Livestream: Cathedral Basilica to Mark 50th Anniversary as Minor Basilica
Watch the livestream as Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrates a Sept. 13 Solemn Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul’s designation as a Minor Basilica by Pope St. Paul VI.