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Archdiocese Launches CRS Rice Bowl, Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The nationwide Lenten program provides people of all ages with a way to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
‘God is Here’: Leader of Worldwide Ukrainian Catholic Church Joins Archbishop Pérez in Philadelphia Prayer Service
Archbishop Nelson Pérez, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, and other prelates led prayers during a service Feb. 16 prayer service to pray for peace and justice as they marked three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Philadelphia’s Drain Named to Key National Catholic Council
Daniel Drain, director of the Archdiocesan Office for Life and Family, will serve on the 40-member USCCB Advisory Council that consults on major decisions of the U.S. Catholic bishops.
Bishop Cooke Joins St. Ambrose Parish for Rosary Prayer for Hope
St. Ambrose Parish holds weekly rosary prayers for immigrants experiencing fear and uncertainty.
New Catechetical Director Aims to Help Teachers Model Christ for Students
Dennis Mueller is the new director of the archdiocesan Office for Catechetical Formation. He brings long experience as a religious educator to the role that he hopes will facilitate an encounter with Christ for the region’s young Catholics, through their catechists.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clergy Assignments
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
College Students Left Homeless Find a Safe Haven at St. Joseph House
The program run by Sister of St. Joseph Bethany Welch provides young adults unable to obtain affordable housing with a way to complete their education, attain good jobs, and ultimately achieve self-sufficient lives.
Archdiocesan City Schools to Close for Eagles Parade Feb. 14
Suburban Archdiocesan high schools will also be closed; suburban parish and regional Catholic elementary schools will operate on schedules as determined locally by school administrations.
Cathedral to Host Prayer Service for Hope and Perseverance, Peace and Justice in Ukraine
Archbishop Pérez and His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk will celebrate a prayer service observing the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.
Two-Hour Delay Announced for Archdiocesan Schools in Philadelphia for Feb. 12
Archdiocesan high schools as well as parish and regional Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.