Photo features

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Commissions Ten New Missionaries of Mercy with Mandate from The Holy See

On September 24 Archbishop Pérez officially commissioned 10 new Missionaries of Mercy with their mandate from the Holy See at Vespers in the Cathedral Basilica.

See Scenes: Puerto Rican Catholic Heritage Celebrated at Cathedral

Hundreds of Catholics celebrated their Puerto Rican heritage during a Mass Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul led by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.

Across the Aisles: St. Helena’s Church, Philadelphia

Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez as he celebrated Mass Sept. 20 at the Philadelphia County parish.

Photo Feature: 8th Annual Padre Pio Festival

See scenes from the 8th annual Padre Pio Festival held Sept. 16-17 in Bucks County.

Archdiocesan Pastoral Center Staff Gather for Day of Missionary Discipleship

On Monday, Sept. 18, staff and administrators at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Center City gathered for “Ignite Your Ministry: Missionary Discipleship and the New Evangelization.”

See Scenes: AbbeyFest’s Day of Music, Faith, Fun a Hit for 9th Year

AbbeyFest took place Sept. 16 at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli.

St. Teresa Calcutta Students Celebrate Opening Mass, Our Lady’s Nativity, and More

St. Teresa Calcutta school students celebrate Opening Mass, a Marian procession, blessing of the classrooms, and birthday treats for Our Lady's Nativity.

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Southampton, Closes Centennial Year with Mass and Gala

The Bucks County parish closed out its year-long centennial celebration Sept. 10 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pérez.

Catholic Social Services Hosts Fourth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk

This initiative supports those in recovery and prayerfully remembers loved ones who lost their lives as a result of addiction.

Photo Feature: 2023 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education recognized 62 parish and regional elementary schools Sept. 7 as Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction.