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Basket Raffle to Benefit CRS, NDS to Run Dec. 2-18

Enter for a chance to win fair trade items and contribute to Catholic Relief Services and Nutritional Development Services.

Local Young Adults Share Insights on Catholic, Jewish Faiths

Two St. Joseph’s University seniors have participated in an interfaith dialogue, sponsored by national Catholic and Jewish leaders, to explore their religious traditions.  

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes New Audited Financial Statements

Audited financial statements released Nov. 27 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 for the archdiocesan Office for Financial Services showed a slightly better surplus than the projected break-even core operating result.

Young Adult Catholics Come to ‘The Well,’ Find Ways to Share Faith

The first conference of the archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults Nov. 23 saw a “fantastic” response, helping attendees build community and become “on fire” with their faith.

Old St. Joseph’s to Host 7th Annual Advent by Candlelight Event Dec. 4

Explore how experiences of Christmas wonder can strengthen relationship with God this Advent.

New Text for Eucharistic Devotion Published in U.S.

The newly translated “Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass” should be used by all the faithful, not just clergy, said Father Dennis Gill.

South Philly Parish to Honor Expectant Mothers Dec. 1

St. Paul Parish will give a special blessing to mothers-to-be and their child during the 12:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 1.

300 Teens Meet Up for ‘Transformative Encounter with Jesus’

The day-long Philadelphia Catholic Youth Conference gathered students in grades eight to 12 from across the Philadelphia region Nov. 23 to celebrate their Catholic identity and find their unique purpose.

For 25 years, Voice of God Reaches Region’s Latino Radio Listeners

The Archdiocesan radio ministry La Voz de Dios marks a quarter-century of evangelizing and informing a growing Spanish-speaking community this December via five stations and a podcast.

Turkey Trot 5K to Benefit Cardinal John Foley School

The race event for adults, students, and families includes a post-race party at Annunciation B.V.M. Parish in Havertown. Proceeds will support the Delaware County Catholic school.