Photo features
Persons with disabilities celebrate Mass with archbishop in cathedral
Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant and homilist at the annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities April 12 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. See our photo gallery by Sarah Webb.
Archbishop confirms 51 parishioners of St. Genevieve, Flourtown
Archbishop Charles Chaput conferred the sacrament of confirmation on 51 young people of St. Genevieve Parish, Flourtown, on Thursday, April 3. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Ministry of lector conferred on 13 men at seminary
Four men of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and nine others were instituted into the ministry of lector on Saturday, April 5 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Hands reach across U.S.-Mexico border in prayer and solidarity
Bishops from the United States, Mexico and other countries got a first-hand look at the journey of immigrants across the border in Nogales, Arizona during a visit March 31. Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley led his brother bishops in the celebration of Mass for hundreds of Catholics on each side of the border, separated by a fence, April 1. (CNS photos by Nancy Wiechec)
Cathedral hosts Cultural Heritage Mass
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated Mass and witnessed the rich outpouring of cultural traditions in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, March 29 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Casa del Carmen toasts Green Light Pantry
The pantry run by the Catholic Social Services agency is one of two food pantries in the city that provide only nutritious foods to clients as well as free nutrition workshops, health screenings and other services.
Distinguished graduates of Catholic schools receive awards
The four who received the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Distinguished Graduate Awards March 27 were Bishop Joseph P. McFadden (posthumously), Brian Zwaan, Immaculate Heart Sister Helen Rapine and Eileen Hansen.
Delegation makes the case for Philadelphia in Rome
See our photo gallery of the delegation from Pennsylvania meeting with church officials in Rome to plan for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.
St. Francis Xavier Church mobbed by faithful young Catholics
Mass Mob, based on the fun concept of a flash mob, filled the Fairmount church for a Mass on Sunday, March 23 -- see our photo gallery by Sarah Webb.
Mass for healing celebrated at Cathedral
See our photo gallery of Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrating a healing Mass for victims of clergy sexual abuse Saturday, March 22.