Photo features
Scenes from the Mass for Persons with Disabilities
See our gallery of 38 photos conveying the devout expression of faith by people with disabilities, with their family, friends and caregivers, at the annual Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Across the Aisles: St. Vincent de Paul Church, Germantown
The parish serving Northwest Philadelphia brought its diverse Catholic congregation together for a special 24 Hours for the Lord devotion March 24-25, featuring eucharistic adoration and confessions.
Our Lady of Port Richmond School offers new scholarships
The regional Catholic school in Philadelphia announced the new Matching Starter Partnership grants with three archdiocesan Catholic high schools at an event March 30. See our photos from the event.
Showcases of Excellence on display throughout region
Students at more than 65 Catholic schools will highlight academics and fine arts during the spring “Showcase of Excellence,” which will be held at six locations in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. See a photo gallery from the first event.
Rainbow of cultures, united in faith, mark Mass at cathedral
The 20th annual Cultural Heritage Mass welcomed Catholic faithful rooted in cultural backgrounds from around the world and living their faith in parishes of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. See our photo gallery.
St. Helena Parish opens new Outreach Center
Serving the Olney neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, the parish's pastor blessed a converted space in the convent where Sisters of St. Joseph and volunteers will serve the community's needs.
Cathedral hosts Mass for consecrated virgin
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated the solemn Mass of Consecration to the Life of Virginity of Jennifer Lynn Settle at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Flower Show inspires Catholic students to think spring
As the annual Philadelphia Flower Show was taking place recently, area Catholic school students also were completing their own horticultural study projects.
Hundreds gather to pray for immigrants at cathedral
About 200 faithful came to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on March 19 to pray in the "Justice for Immigrants and Refugees" prayer service. Archbishop Charles Chaput preached about immigration reform in the U.S.
Across the Aisles: Recovering from addiction
A special Mass in the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, was celebrated March 11 for people dealing with addictions, with the support of family members and friends.