Photo features
Holy Cross school students reenact Jesus’ Passion
The eighth grade class of the regional Catholic school presented a live Stations of the Cross March 26 at St. Eleanor Church in Collegeville.
Scenes from the Mass for persons with disabilities, and the deaf
Gifted persons along with their family, friends and caregivers gathered for a Mass celebrated for them by Archbishop Charles Chaput on Saturday, March 24 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Catholics celebrate Palm Sunday at Cathedral
Parishioners and visitors came to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Sunday, March 25 for the Mass for Passion (Palm) Sunday. It marked the start of Holy Week, the most solemn time of the liturgical year.
Across the Aisles: St. John the Baptist, Ottsville
The Upper Bucks County parish welcomed Archbishop Charles Chaput on March 18 for the celebration of Mass and conferral of the sacrament of confirmation upon young people of the parish.
Celebrating the cultures of the Church in Philadelphia
Archbishop Chaput celebrated the annual Cultural Heritage Mass March 17, which featured 28 ethnic groups, 14 languages and six multilingual choirs in a rich display of diversity and tradition.
Scenes of St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Parade
Irish traditions and heritage were celebrated almost a week early on Sunday, March 11 as thousands celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a Mass at St. Patrick Church and a parade that followed on the streets of center city Philadelphia.
Scenes from the Catholic League basketball championships
The tradition and excitement of Philadelphia high school basketball continued Feb. 26 at the Palestra in the finals of the Philadelphia Catholic League, as both the girls' and boys' team battled for their respective titles.
Some 1,300 men from archdiocese attend Man Up Philly
Hundreds of men gathered Saturday, March 3 for the 10th annual men's spirituality conference in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The day featured motivational speakers, time for prayer, lunch, fellowship and Mass.
Across the Aisles: St. Richard Church
Members of the South Philadelphia parish gathered for the Saturday evening vigil Mass Feb. 10 with their pastor, Father Michael Reilly, as the celebrant. Founded in 1924, the parish offers Mass at St. Richard's and nearby Holy Spirit Church.
Super Bowl champion Eagles feted in lavish parade, rally
More than a million fans of the Philadelphia Eagles streamed into the city Feb. 8 for a Super Bowl championship parade that was unforgettable in its passion and scope. See our gallery of 28 photos from the day.