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Sister Elizabeth Ellen Kane dies at 81, ministered for 23 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Sister Elizabeth Ellen Kane, OSF (formerly Sister Paul Anthony), 81, died in Assisi House on Friday, March 17, 2023. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 61 years.

Archdiocese releases additional audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia released additional audited financial statements for 12 related entities on March 16 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.

4 Ways to Practice Prayer During the Season of Lent

Consider one of these four ways to pray effectively during your Lenten journey.

Celebrating Worldwide FertilityCare Week March 19-25

During the week of March 19-25, the Gianna Center will commemorate Worldwide FertilityCare Week which highlights the benefits of the Creighton Model and NaProTECHNOLOGY.

Retired Deacon Joseph F. Windish dies at 76

Retired Deacon Joseph F. Windish died on March 12, 2023.

Archbishop’s Ministry Support Fund: A ‘vehicle of hope’ for the archdiocese

The fund awards grants to organizations and programs across the archdiocese that focus on spiritual and temporal nourishment meeting the needs of our community now and into the future.

Professor Helen M. Alvaré to Receive Honorary Degree During St. Charles Seminary’s 2023 Concursus

Professor Helen M. Alvaré will receive an honorary degree at the Concursus ceremony May 17 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood. She will be the first recipient of two honorary degrees from the seminary.

Reconciliation Weekend to take place in the Archdiocese (March 10-11)

Reconciliation Weekend is part of the local observance of the national three-year Eucharistic Revival called for by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Culture Project: A Q&A with Marshall Fike, first year Culture Project missionary

Marshall Fike is a first-year Culture Project missionary from Kansas. Catholic Philly recently connected with Marshall to learn more about the initiative and how he became attracted to its mission. 

Join Archbishop Pérez for Mass kicking off Philadelphia’s 251st St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The theme for this year's parade is Saint Patrick, Let There be Peace.