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Catholic Relief Services Hosts Fair-Trade Basket Raffle Through Dec. 19

Catholic Relief Services' Philadelphia chapter is once again hosting a fair-trade giving basket raffle now through Dec. 19.

Cocktails with the Canonized: Catholics Raise a Glass and Celebrate the Saints

The gatherings at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Bucks County give parishioners the opportunity to socialize while learning more about how the saints lived their lives.

Nativity of Our Lord Parish to Hold Living Drive-Thru Nativity Scene Dec. 16

The Bucks County parish will hold a Living Drive-Thru Nativity Scene on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

#iGiveCatholic Initiative Raises More Than $1.6M for Catholic Organizations in the Archdiocese

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia partnered to support this national Catholic Day of Giving for the fourth consecutive year.

Three Philadelphia Priests Named Auxiliary Bishops for our Archdiocese

Pope Francis has named three Philadelphia priests as new assistant bishops for the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Archbishop Nelson Pérez made the announcement Dec. 8.

WATCH LIVE: News Conference on the Appointment of Three New Auxiliary Bishops for Philadelphia Today at 10:45 a.m.

A news conference will be held at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center this morning at 10:45 a.m. with Archbishop Pérez. You can watch live here.

Pope Francis Appoints Three New Auxiliary Bishops for Philadelphia

Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla have been named as Auxiliary Bishops to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and her people.

Reverend John J. Scarcia

Reverend John J. Scarcia, Retired, Resident, Eagle Lake, Florida, died on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Catholic Gospel Mass Choir Gives Praise at ‘A Soulful Christmas’ Concert

The Philadelphia Catholic Mass Gospel Choir and Philadelphia priest Father Stephen Thorne will join hundreds of musicians for "A Soulful Christmas" at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall Dec. 12.

Philadelphia Seminarians Receive Formation in Church Management

Throughout the week-long program, Villanova professors and staff led conversations on topics to help newly ordained priests and men in formation for various ministries grow in practical areas of leadership.