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Delco Pastor to Discuss Book on Angels April 30
"Angels: Our Guardians in Spiritual Battle" by Msgr. Brian Bransfield of St. Joseph Parish in Aston details how these heavenly beings draw us more closely to Christ himself.
Honest Conversations Reflect on Vision for the Future of Philadelphia’s Church
Information and dialogue sessions about the Trust and Hope initiative, featuring planned missionary hubs and person-to-person evangelization, are generating frank feedback in the Church of Philadelphia.
S. Barbara T. Kotzman, SSJ, dies at 92
S. Barbara T. Kotzman SSJ, (formerly S. Rosella,) age 92, died on March 24, 2025, at St. Joseph Villa.
Papal Foundation Stays Close to Pope Francis, His Priorities
The Chester-based nonprofit organization funds worldwide charitable projects championed by the Holy Father in “reaching out to the poor.”
Cathedral Basilica to Screen ‘Cabrini’ on May 10
The film “Cabrini” honoring the life and legacy of Saint Frances Cabrini, will be shown on Saturday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. in Drexel Hall at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul
Watch Live Coverage of Pope Francis’ Funeral and Vatican Events
As the Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the faithful are invited to gather in prayer and remembrance through livestreamed liturgies from Rome.
Church Management Program at Villanova Helps Students Find Their Purpose
Stan Termini enrolled in the master’s degree program at the university last summer and now sees “how strong, faith-rooted leadership and management can empower communities” like the one he serves.
Nominations Open for 2025 BLOCS Teacher Appreciation Award
Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) is accepting nominations for its 2025 BLOCS Teacher Appreciation Award, sponsored by FlynnO’Hara Uniforms. The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 28.
Permanent Deacon Joseph E. Iannucci
Retired Deacon Joseph E. Iannucci passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 90.
‘Christ Has Found Them’: Easter Vigil Brings Rising Numbers of Catholics Entering the Church
On Holy Saturday night at the Cathedral, Archbishop Nelson Pérez welcomed into the Catholic Church some of the 725 adults across the region who received their Easter sacraments, the highest total in a decade.