Photo features
Fortnight for Freedom closes with Mass, call to preserve religious freedom
See a photo gallery from the Mass at the National Shrine in Washington, where lay men and women, families, priests, deacons, and consecrated men and women religious filled the Upper Church for the Mass. Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington was the principal celebrant and Louisville Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz was the homilist.
‘Across the Aisles’ at Corpus Christi Parish
On the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale celebrated its 50th anniversary Sunday, June 22 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput. Parishioners also joined in an outdoor eucharistic procession.
Children celebrate Blessing of the Summer in Philadelphia
Children from the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia spend part of their summer at St. Athanasius School where they receive healthy meals and learn how to become peacemakers in their community. See a photo gallery by Sarah Webb.
North Philadelphia priest comes home to celebrate first Mass
Father Richard Owens, a Mercy Vocational High School graduate, was ordained a Capuchin Franciscan priest in Pittsburgh on June 7. Father Owens celebrated his first Mass June 15 at Our Lady of Hope Church in North Philadelphia, along with priests who have influenced his vocation and the Sisters of Mercy who staff Mercy Vocational.
Welcome Center helps America’s newest arrivals
The Sisters of St. Joseph's project in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood provides aid of all kinds to residents, but especially services to immigrants. See our photo gallery of the center by Sarah Webb
‘Across the Aisles’ at Holy Martyrs Church, Oreland
Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland, Montgomery County, welcomed Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Thomas for a parish visit and as celebrant at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 8. CatholicPhilly.com brings back the Across the Aisles photo feature of parish life, which regularly appeared in the former Catholic Standard and Times. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Permanent deacons ordained in rites at cathedral
Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained seven men to the permanent diaconate Saturday, June 7. Accompanied by their wives, the men will begin their service as ordained clergy in parishes of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Scenes from the graduating Class of 2014
Graduating seniors at Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrated their achievements at commencement exercises this week. Those include the ceremonies for Bishop McDevitt, Father Judge and St. Hubert high schools, images of which were captured by photographer Sarah Webb.
Priests’ meeting aims to revitalize priestly ministry
The 320 priests of the archdiocese met in Hershey, Pa., last week with the theme: “Priest, Prophet and King: Reviving Pride in our Priesthood.” (Photo gallery by Sarah Webb)
Graduating high school seniors honored at cathedral
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput led a Liturgy of the Word celebration for 158 top-ranked students at the Academic Honors Convocation May 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to honor archdiocesan and private Catholic high school seniors for their academic excellence.