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Reverend Addisalem T. Mekonnen
Reverend Addisalem T. Mekonnen, Pastor, Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Philadelphia, and Chaplain, West Catholic High School, died suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Holy Hours of Prayer Mark January Campaign for Priestly Vocations in Region
Parishes are invited this week to host eucharistic adoration to pray not only for more priests, but also to support current priests. A “Come and See” weekend will show some young men the daily lives of seminarians at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Capstone Months of Eucharistic Revival Aim to ‘Light a Fire’ of Faith
The year of mission, culminating in June, closes the three-year effort to share the love of Christ truly present in the Eucharist. Parish, archdiocesan and national efforts will seek to evangelize on a personal level.
City Archdiocesan High Schools to Utilize Flexible Instruction Day, Parochial Elementary Schools to Close Jan. 6
Archdiocesan high schools and elementary school buildings in Philadelphia will be closed Jan. 6 due to projected inclement weather in the region.
Chester County Parish Invites Men to Discover Their Biblical Calling
That Man Is You, in conjunction with St. Norbert Parish in Paoli and St. Monica Parish in Berwyn, sponsors an event on Tuesday, Jan. 21 for men to learn about authentic masculinity with speaker Michael Gormley.
Meet the Team in Church’s Strategic Planning Office
The six-person staff working to present and implement Archbishop Pérez’s vision for re-engaging Catholics in the Philadelphia region boasts a diverse background of professional and personal experiences, all in service of the Church in Philadelphia.
Pilgrimage to Italy Forming for Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Highlights include the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Saint Peter’s Square, visits to the Papal Basilicas and Holy Doors, the Catacombs, the Pantheon, and more. The deadline to register is Jan. 10, 2025.
Join Archbishop Pérez on Pilgrimage to Italy April 23-29
To honor Blessed Carlo Acutis and observe his canonization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites all faithful to join Archbishop Pérez on a pilgrimage to Italy. The deadline to register is Jan. 10, 2025.
Annual Midnight Mass at Cathedral Set for Jan. 1
Welcome the New Year at the Cathedral’s annual Midnight Mass Jan. 1.
St. Jude Parish and Shrine to Host Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 22
The Bucks County parish will host the Festival of Lessons and Carols service on Dec. 22 at 7:00 p.m.