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#iGiveCatholic Initiative Raises More Than $1.6M for Catholic Organizations in the Archdiocese

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia partnered to support this national Catholic Day of Giving for the fourth consecutive year.

Three Philadelphia Priests Named Auxiliary Bishops for our Archdiocese

Pope Francis has named three Philadelphia priests as new assistant bishops for the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Archbishop Nelson Pérez made the announcement Dec. 8.

WATCH LIVE: News Conference on the Appointment of Three New Auxiliary Bishops for Philadelphia Today at 10:45 a.m.

A news conference will be held at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center this morning at 10:45 a.m. with Archbishop Pérez. You can watch live here.

Pope Francis Appoints Three New Auxiliary Bishops for Philadelphia

Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla have been named as Auxiliary Bishops to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and her people.

Reverend John J. Scarcia

Reverend John J. Scarcia, Retired, Resident, Eagle Lake, Florida, died on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Catholic Gospel Mass Choir Gives Praise at ‘A Soulful Christmas’ Concert

The Philadelphia Catholic Mass Gospel Choir and Philadelphia priest Father Stephen Thorne will join hundreds of musicians for "A Soulful Christmas" at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall Dec. 12.

Philadelphia Seminarians Receive Formation in Church Management

Throughout the week-long program, Villanova professors and staff led conversations on topics to help newly ordained priests and men in formation for various ministries grow in practical areas of leadership.

Cathedral Basilica to Hold Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 10

The Sunday show will reinforce our Advent mission to be beacons of light.

Stacy Williams Named Next Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics

Her appointment becomes effective July 1, 2024.

Upcoming Events at the National Centre for Padre Pio

Join the National Centre for Padre Pio in prayer and at Mass during these upcoming events.