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Scenes: Seminary Blesses Outdoor Christmas Crèche

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary marked the start of Advent with a new crèche in the Student Life Center courtyard, constructed by Father Michael Isenberg and seminarians, with trees cut from Palmer Christmas Tree Farm and later blessed by Father Christopher Redcay. See a photo gallery here.

Scenes: Philadelphia-Area Priests Gather for Annual Day of Sanctification

Archbishop Nelson Pérez and priests from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered Dec. 1 for the annual Day of Sanctification.

Scenes from National Catholic Youth Conference 2025

See highlights from NCYC 2025 in our photo gallery.

St. Kevin, Springfield, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation

Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Pérez as he celebrated Mass Nov. 17 at the Delaware County parish.

Photos: Faith and Culture Unite at Indian Catholic Heritage Day

Auxiliary Bishop Efren V. Esmilla joined Catholics of Indian descent and guests Nov. 8 at St. Thomas Syro‑Malabar Catholic Forane Church in Northeast Philadelphia for Indian Catholic Heritage Day.

Photos: Archbishop Ryan High School Welcomes Bishop Chylinski

Bishop Chylinski’s visit to the Northeast Philly school included recognition of longtime educators honored for 25 years of service in Catholic education.

Feast of St. Charles Borromeo Highlights Milestone for Seminarians and Deacon Candidates

Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo Nov. 4 at the seminary, marking the Institution of Acolytes and the Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders for seminarians and deacon candidates.

Scenes: Archbishop Celebrates Mass at St. Hugh of Cluny Church

Archbishop Pérez visited St. Hugh of Cluny Church on Nov. 2, celebrating Mass with St. Veronica pastor Rev. Roberto Gurrola, I.V.E.

St. Dorothy, Drexel Hill, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation

Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Pérez as he celebrated Mass Nov. 5 at the Delaware County parish.

See Scenes: “Boot Up Philly” Doubles Impact, Serves 1,900 in One Hour

St. John’s Hospice marks its fifth annual community giveaway by distributing clothing, meals, and support services to Philadelphians facing homelessness and poverty.