People and Events
Philadelphia Pilgrims Share Their NCYC 2025 Experience
Philadelphia-area teens share their National Catholic Youth Conference 2025 experiences in a series of videos from the Archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Youth.
‘A Place at the Table’ Movie Night To Showcase Young, Inspiring Black Catholic Stories
The archdiocesan Office of Black Catholics is hosting a virtual screening of “A Place at the Table: African Americans on the Path to Sainthood” to spark dialogue among young Black Catholics about belonging, leadership, and faith.
Young Women of Blaze Club Offer Faithful Works of Mercy
The newest court of the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas began recently at St. Katherine of Siena Catholic School in Northeast Philadelphia, where 42 girls and counting live out their faith through hands-on service.
Msgr. Francis W. Beach to Receive St. Charles Borromeo Award
The St. Charles Borromeo Award is given bi-annually to individuals who demonstrate humility, service, and dedication to the Church.
BLOCS Doubles Scholarship Reach to 33,000 Students Across Pa.
During National Scholarship Awareness Month, BLOCS expands access to 33,000 PreK–12 scholarships statewide, strengthening partnerships with over 500 schools in 65 counties.
Local Poor Clare Sister Shows Signs of Recovery, Prayers Continue for Full Healing
Sister Maria Eden Loyola, OSC, of the Poor Clare Monastery in Langhorne, is showing significant signs of recovery following a severe heart attack she suffered in mid-July. Her community is continuing to ask for prayers through the intercession of Blessed Father Stanley Francis Rother, hoping for a complete healing.
St. Hubert Students Walk “Passionately Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness
Students at the all-girls high school in Tacony took to the streets on Oct. 29 for the school’s annual “Passionately Pink Breast Cancer Walk.”
Missionary Hub Directors Meet Archbishop Pérez Following Initiative Launch
The new missionary hubs will bring parish ministries, education, and outreach to communities across the Archdiocese, guided by teams of trained directors and pastors.
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Appoint First Chief Operating Officer
Florence Smith steps into a newly created leadership role as Chief Operating Officer for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, bringing nearly two decades of experience.
Serra Club to Celebrate Five New Priests at Mass, Luncheon
The annual tradition hosted by the Serra Club of Philadelphia welcomes the newest priests of the Archdiocese to a Mass followed by a luncheon in Philadelphia on Nov. 6.

