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125 Religious Celebrate their ‘Yes’ to Christ With Jubilees
The religious women and men among 220 members of congregations in the Philadelphia area celebrated milestone anniversaries during a Mass Sept. 20 at the cathedral basilica.
Five New Culture Project Missionaries Begin Service in Philadelphia Archdiocese
Five Culture Project International missionaries will serve throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia during the coming year, educating young people about human dignity, virtue, authentic love, and chastity.
BLOCS Names Retired SEI Executive to Board
Retired SEI Investments executive John Steinmetz has joined the BLOCS Board of Directors as the Pennsylvania scholarship organization continues its statewide expansion.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Priest Retirements, Parochial Vicar Appointment
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has announced two priest retirements and one new parochial vicar assignment in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Catholic Leaders Respond to Immigration Crisis at Two-Day Meeting
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez told his own immigrant’s story, including racial discrimination, during Mass for the “Witness to Hope” conference Sept. 17-18 at Villanova University. He inspired attendees to form pastoral plans for accompanying immigrants.
Sister M. Rose McHugh, IHM, dies at 93
Sister M. Rose McHugh passed away peacefully in Camilla Hall on September 18, 2026, after serving for 75 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
St. Helena Church Hosts Norristown Flower Show to Praise Creation
The parish in Blue Bell, Montgomery County and the Norristown Garden Club hosted a free event Sept. 12 to help people encounter the parish and build a commitment to care for creation.
Relics of St. Bernadette Coming to 3 Local Catholic Sites
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Philadelphia, St. Thomas of Villanova Church, and Malvern Retreat House will offer pilgrims encounters with the saint’s relics, with prayers and Masses, Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
Holy Ghost Prep Soccer Appears as Powerhouse in PCL Debut Season
Preseason training and strong leadership are already paying off as the Bensalem Catholic school is off to an impressive 3-0 start in its first season in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
Permanent Diaconate Discernment Day Set for Oct. 3 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
The day, themed “Called to Serve as Christ the Servant,” will provide an opportunity for participants to spend time in prayer, conversation and discernment with permanent deacons, their wives, members of the Archdiocesan Clergy Office, and the Diaconal Formation Team.