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Archbishop Pérez Announces New Clergy Assignments
New assignments have been announced for several priests and permanent deacons, with appointments taking effect between August and October 2025.
St. Matthew’s Young Adults Pack Venue to Learn of Hope
The young members of the parish in Conshohocken, Montgomery County welcomed Archbishop Nelson Pérez and Bishop Joseph Espaillat to Theology on Tap Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Boot Up Philly Invites Local Catholics to Serve With Compassion
Now in its fifth year, the event puts the Gospel into action by clothing, feeding, and giving resources to 1,500 Philadelphians in need on Oct. 25 at the Cathedral, thanks to donations and volunteers.
FLAME Ignites Fellowship for Catholics in Their 40s and 50s
The local group was founded by Nancy Di Nenna, who in her 40s found that groups for Catholic young adult weren’t a good fit. With a “shared connection” rooted in prayer and support, membership is growing.
Sister Marie Carroll Isselmann, formerly Sister M. Edward Therese, IHM, dies at 84
Sister Marie Carroll Isselmann died in Chester County Hospital on August 19, 2025.
11th Annual AbbeyFest Set for Sept. 20
The annual festival draws thousands for a day of live music, prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and family-friendly activities.
Ministry 101 Course Equips Parish Ministers to Engage with Youth
The day-long interactive session is the first step in “The Track,” a formational program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to help adults lead ministry with youth effectively.
New Website, Platforms, Bring Radio Ministry to New Listeners
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s La Voz de Dios radio show for Spanish-speaking listeners is now also a podcast on multiple leading platforms. A new website updates the look of the 25-year-old ministry.
Permanent Diaconate Information Session to Explore Call to Serve Christ
Catholic men with a deep spiritual life are invited to join for an information session exploring the call to serve Jesus Christ and his church within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as permanent deacons.
Beating Softball Burnout, Star Relearns Love of the Game
Cardinal O’Hara grad Hayden Sissons found that softball “went from something I loved to something that created stress.” Her coaches and teammates of the national championship travel team, the Blue Angels, “saved the game for me.”