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Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Assignments

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Saint Raymond Nonnatus Foundation to Hold Retreat for Catholics Wounded by Divorce/Separation

The June 15 half-day retreat will take place at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli.

Permanent Deacon Richard G. Wirth

Deacon Richard G. (Dick) Wirth, died on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was 89 years old.

Graduating Students Ready to Play College Athletics Next Year

See the list of graduating seniors from 15 archdiocesan high schools who will compete in college athletics in the 2024-25 academic year. 

New Digital Catholic Directory Shows Whats and Wheres of the Archdiocese

The Catholic Directory of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia recently took on a new, all digital format.

Leader of Hibernian Hunger Project Receives Humanitarian Award

For the past 10 years Bob Farrington has focused his volunteer efforts on a growing need in the Philadelphia area: helping people feed their families.

Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia to Hold Open House June 15

Join Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia for an open house on June 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to learn about the LIFE program, see the amenities, and enjoy refreshments.

Five Men to be Ordained Permanent Deacons June 8

Five men will be ordained permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia June 8 in the Cathedral Basilica during Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pérez.

American Veterans Media to Screen “Lads of Swampoodle” Documentary June 6

American Veterans Media will be screening their documentary titled "Lads of Swampoodle" on Thursday June 6 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at Villanova's Connelly Center. The screening is open to the public and is free.

All-Around Performance Helps Conwell-Egan Capture PCL Softball Crown

For the second straight year, Conwell-Egan won the PCL softball championship May 20 after an 8-inning, 10-5 victory over Archbishop Ryan.