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Delaware County parishes offer faithful time to reflect with Lenten speaker series

Deacon Walsh will give the final talk of the series tomorrow, March 28 at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Milmont Park concluding the 2023 Lenten series.

Lecture on the Paschal Triduum at Villanova University

Join Villanova University Wednesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. for the lecture, "Celebrating the Paschal Triduum: Summit of the Church Year"

Sister Jacinta Marie Brazil, OSF, dies at 82

Sister Jacinta Marie Brazil, OSF, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 65 years.

Relics find a new home at the National Shrine of Saint Rita in South Phila.

It marks the first step in a three-phase renovation with plans to add an additional 100 relics as well as perpetual memorial candles within the next year.

4 Ways to Practice Fasting and Abstinence During the Season of Lent

Fasting and abstinence are rewarding practices that can go beyond what we know as standard Lenten obligations. Consider one of these four ways as you progress on your Lenten journey.

‘Walk into Holy Week’ with St. Rita of Cascia Shrine, 3 mile walking pilgrimage in South Phila.

The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia will hold a three-mile walking pilgrimage from the Shrine to the Healing Garden at Saint Augustine Parish on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Catholic Foundation names Kurt Gabbard as new CFO

Prior to joining CFGP, Gabbard was the Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer at Princeton Theological Seminary.

Sister Joan Cooper dies at 94, ministered for 70 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Sister Joan Cooper, OSF, 94, died in Assisi House on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for over 72 years.

BLOCS Receives the 2023 Lasallian Impact Award

On Saturday, March 11, La Salle University honored BLOCS as an organization that values education in the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle.

Watch Video | Speaking of Hope with Archbishop Pérez: Go Forth Initiative

In his latest vlog, Archbishop Pérez talks about his Go Forth initiative and how you can join him in his mission to create a culture of missionary disciples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.