Photo features
Four deacons on next step to priesthood
Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained four men transitional deacons in St. Martin's Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Scenes from this year’s ordination of priests
Joyful solemnity was on full display May 16 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul as Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained seven men priests.
Five seminarians for Philadelphia become acolytes
A total of 13 new acolytes at St. Charles Seminary will distribute holy Communion as they continue their priestly formation at the seminary.
Lectors receive ministry at St. Charles Seminary
Fifteen seminarians were instituted into the ministry of lector. As they continue their priestly formation they will proclaim the Scriptures during liturgies.
Across the Aisles: St. Bartholomew Parish
Father John LaRosa, pastor of the Northeast Philadelphia parish, celebrated Mass May 3 and had the pleasure of giving holy Communion for the first time to children of the parish.
Our Lady of the Highways finds a home at St. Hubert’s
Bishop John McIntyre celebrated Mass and dedicated a statue in Mary's name at St. Hubert Catholic Girls' High School last week. See a photo gallery.
May procession at cathedral sings to Mary
Catholics from archdiocesan parishes came to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for a procession, rosary and liturgy Sunday afternoon.
Young writers learn from pros at Little Flower event
Little Flower High School welcomed 20 published authors for hands-on writing discussions with students during the day-long Little Flower Teen Writers Festival. See our photo gallery.
Across the Aisles: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Parishioners worshiped God in the sacred liturgy Sunday, April 19 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in South Philadelphia with Father James Otto, pastor.
Catholic young adults rock St. Margaret’s
A Catholic hip-hop group raised the roof at St. Margaret Church in Essington with about 50 young adults at the Catholic Underground event April 11. See our photo gallery.