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EWTN News Leader to Speak in Cardinal Foley Lecture Series
Montse Alvarado will speak on “The Church and Social Communications” on Monday, Feb. 3. Sponsored by St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, due to the large expected audience, the lecture will be held at Gwynedd Mercy University.
Meet the Team in Church’s Strategic Planning Office
The six-person staff working to present and implement Archbishop Pérez’s vision for re-engaging Catholics in the Philadelphia region boasts a diverse background of professional and personal experiences, all in service of the Church in Philadelphia.
Pilgrimage to Italy Forming for Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Highlights include the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Saint Peter’s Square, visits to the Papal Basilicas and Holy Doors, the Catacombs, the Pantheon, and more. The deadline to register is Jan. 10, 2025.
Join Archbishop Pérez on Pilgrimage to Italy April 23-29
To honor Blessed Carlo Acutis and observe his canonization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites all faithful to join Archbishop Pérez on a pilgrimage to Italy. The deadline to register is Jan. 10, 2025.
Annual Midnight Mass at Cathedral Set for Jan. 1
Welcome the New Year at the Cathedral’s annual Midnight Mass Jan. 1.
St. Jude Parish and Shrine to Host Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 22
The Bucks County parish will host the Festival of Lessons and Carols service on Dec. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Returns to Cathedral Dec. 20
Vox Ama Deus performs the beloved oratorio on Baroque instruments Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.
Proving Naysayers Wrong, Friars Capture State Football Title
Bonner-Prendergast made a statement – despite the doubtful posts of social media wags – with its 40-14 rout of Lampeter-Strasburg for the PIAA Class 4A championship, and gaining a new trophy for the school’s case.
St. Joe’s Prep Ends Opponent’s Day Early With 35-6 State Title Romp
With typical dominance, the Hawks dispatched Pittsburgh Central Catholic in the PIAA Class 6A championship – their third straight state crown and ninth in the past 12 years.
All is Calm with Sensory-Friendly Mass this Christmas Eve
An evening Mass Dec. 24 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Doylestown will serve individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through a quieter, less stimulating liturgy.