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Faithful Gather for 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer in Delco
Approximately 300 people of various faiths gathered at Rose Tree Park in Media on Thursday, May 2 for the 73rd annual National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme was to “Lift The Word of God and Bring His Light Into the World.”
IHM Nun Run to Celebrate 11th Annual Event
The June 1 occasion will benefit the sisters’ Camilla Hall residence.
Latest Clerical Assignments Announced by Archbishop Pérez
See the assignments for the three newly ordained priests plus changes in assignment for 68 priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
In PCL Quarterfinal, Archbishop Wood’s Jackie Cobb Came Up Big on the Mound and at the Plate
Archbishop Wood sophomore Jackie Cobb is proving that she’s much more than just a pitcher.
Meet the Men: Three Men to be Ordained New Priests Saturday Morning
Get to know each of the men to be ordained and their faith journeys that led them to priesthood.
After Career of 52 Years Burying the Dead, Serving the Church, Bob Whomsley Retires
In 1972 he began mowing the lawns of a Catholic cemetery in Delaware County. As he heads into retirement 52 years later, he reflects on a career leading the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic cemeteries, and other dreams achieved.
Procession of the Saints to Give Italian Market Festival a Spiritual Boost
The South Philly religious tradition takes place at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19.
Local Woman Walks to Share the Presence that Changed her Life Ahead of Eucharistic Congress
Sarah Cahill, 26, is ready to begin a two-month pilgrimage across the Midwest U.S. to draw attention to the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist ahead of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July.
Norristown Woman Set To Hit the Pavement Ahead of Eucharistic Congress
Amayrani Higueldo-Sanchez, 26, is training near her home in Norristown to begin a two-month walking pilgrimage of eucharistic processions across the eastern U.S., witnessing the impact of the Lord’s presence.
Former Nigerian Tennis Champion Realizes Priestly Vocation in U.S.
Bernard Okechukwu Ekeagwu once played in a Nigerian National Tennis competition, winning the bronze medal for both singles and doubles. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.