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New Priest Finds Joy, Fellowship in Answering God’s Call
Edward Town of St. Denis Parish in Havertown looks forward to his day of priestly ordination, May 17, as one of joy. He’s ready to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with the gift of a joyful heart.
A Mother’s Prayer in Vietnam Realized as Son Becomes New Priest in Philadelphia
Peter Nho V. Nguyen’s journey from humble family roots to missionary work and on to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will culminate with his ordination as a new archdiocesan priest May 17.
At 70, ‘Trailblazer’ Becomes First Hermit Priest in Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Brother Richard Withers has lived a life of solitary prayer and contemplation in the Philadelphia region for 24 years. On May 17 he will be ordained a priest and will begin to celebrate the Catholic Mass he has so loved.
Sister Teresa M. McKenna, SSJ, dies at 93
Sister Teresa M. McKenna SSJ, (formerly Sister St. Catherine), age 93, died on May 4, 2025, at the age of 93 at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Roseann Treston, SSJ, dies at 89
S. Roseann Treston SSJ, (formerly S. Regina Gratiae), age 89, died on May 6, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Assignments
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
All Invited to Pray for Pope Leo XIV with Special Mass at Cathedral
Celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV at a Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday, May 9 at 12:05 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica with Archbishop Pérez. Attend in person or via livestream. Prayers may also be offered using guidelines from the Office for Divine Worship.
Pope Leo XIV Elected First American Pontiff; Has Links to Phila. Church
The former Cardinal Robert Prevost studied at Villanova University as an undergrad, and was ordained to the episcopacy by Archbishop James Green, a Philadelphia priest. The Holy Father stressed building bridges as an early theme of his pontificate.
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Mother’s Day Brunch Celebrates Endurance of Love
The community-based and housing programs threw a party May 3 that featured music, food, dance, and faith as mothers and their kids celebrated their triumphs and each other.
Father Donato Silveri, Longtime Pastor and Former Military Chaplain, Dies at Age 95
The Philadelphia native was ordained in 1964 and served in multiple parishes before ministering as a U.S. Army chaplain. He led St. Mary Magdalen De Pazzi Parish in South Philadelphia for 16 years and later served veterans as chaplain at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Veterans' Center in Chester County.