Commentaries

What is Beautiful? A Tribute to Rev. Martin T. Cioppi (September 28, 1956 – June 26, 2023)

Rev. Fidelis A. Olokunboro, resident priest at Mother of Divine Providence in King of Prussia, offers a reflection on the late Fr. Martin Cioppi who passed away June 26, 2023.

A Pillar of Fatherly Love in Our Midst

Sarah Hanley of the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia reflects on the life of former CFGP Chief Financial Officer, Vincent dePaul Zeller, who "stands out as a true model of faith-filled servant leadership."

Lift High the Cross

Former CBS3 anchorwoman Pat Ciarrocchi reflects on the moving of Philadelphia’s 1979 Papal Mass Cross from St. Charles Seminary.

Supporting Women in the Journey of Motherhood

"With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible joys, privileges, and sacrifices that come with being a mother," writes Sarah O. Hanley of the Catholic Foundation.

Securing Our Catholic Faith Through Planned Giving

Planned gifts are often simple to complete yet have a tremendous impact on the future of our Catholic community says Garrett Owen of the Catholic Foundation.

Integrating Care for Creation and Care for the Poor

Bill Stigliani, Chair of the Care for Creation Committee at Old St. Joseph’s Parish in Philadelphia, talks about how we can respond to the cry of both the Earth and those in need.

Breaking the Silence: A Call to Action for Child Abuse Prevention Month

As we observe Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, let us recommit ourselves to the fight against child abuse, says Leslie Davila, Director of the archdiocesan Office for Child and Youth Protection.

“The Joy of the Gospel…Thank you Sister Mary Roger!”

Father Stephen Thorne reflects on his friend, Sister Mary Thibodeaux, SBS, who passed away the morning of March 11.

St. Joseph’s Spirit of Selfless Leadership

As we move closer to Easter, may St. Joseph's spirit of selfless leadership serve as an example for all of us writes Sarah Hanley.

EcoPhilly Annual Conference Pulses with Energy, Enthusiasm, and Community

EcoPhilly, the archdiocesan creation-care initiative, hosted its third annual conference on Feb. 24 and covered topics such as pollution, endangered species, climate change, environmental justice, and more.