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Archbishop Pérez to offer Jan 1. Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Cathedral

Archbishop Pérez will be the principal celebrant of Mass for the intention of the happy repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul Jan. 1 at 11:00 a.m. All people of goodwill are invited to participate in person or via live streaming.

Archbishop Pérez speaks with adults of ‘all generations’ in Media

Nativity B.V.M.’s Catholic Adults in their Twenties and Thirties (Nat. C.A.T.T.) met for their monthly Theology on Tap Dec. 22 in Delaware County with the archbishop as their special guest speaker.

Archbishop announces clerical assignment changes

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia taking effect Jan 20.

U.S. Catholic honored for helping raise money to restore Paris cathedral

Carla Knorowski, a lifelong resident of Chicago, is a fundraiser by profession who believes stray coincidences sometimes foretell a life's path.

Parishioners’ donations help hurricane victims still struggling to recover

Many living in the Tampa Bay and Fort Myers area are still dealing with the damage and devastation left in its wake, but much needed help is on the way just in time for Christmas.

NE Phila. parishes to offer Mass for the happy repose of the Soul of Joseph Augustus Zarelli

Saint Cecilia Parish and Saint Timothy Parish will offer Masses on the Feast of the Holy Innocents Dec. 28 for the happy repose of the Soul of Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

God offers many ways to face life’s challenges, choices, pope says

Believers do not need to be afraid of obstacles, struggles and choices in life because God is always near, offering his love and guidance, Pope Francis said.

Dr. Brooke Cortese Tesche named new superintendent of high schools, schools of special education

As Superintendent, Dr. Tesche will provide faith formation, academic, and operational direction and support to the 15 Archdiocesan high schools and 3 schools of special education throughout the five-county region that serve tens of thousands of students each day.

Sister Rosemary Herron, R.S.M., longtime educator, dies at 76

Throughout her 50 years in Mercy education, whether in parish elementary schools or sponsored schools of the Sister of Mercy, Sister Rosemary gave witness to Mercy core values.

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary eyes the past and the future with cross at construction site

The cross, constructed from an old pew found in the basement of a chapel at the current seminary, will pay homage to St. Charles Borromeo’s illustrious past, while looking to the future – all under the care of Christ.