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‘Summer Witness and Prayer’ draws pro-lifers in Philadelphia (video)
"Summer Witness and Prayer," the second annual pro-life summit of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, featured Archbishop Charles Chaput as celebrant for Mass on the morning of July 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.
Mass of Thanksgiving for Knights of Peter Claver
Almost 1,000 Knights and Ladies (especially the Ladies) of the Knights of Peter Claver filled the grand old cathedral on July 21 for the opening Mass of Thanksgiving as part of their annual convention, and first ever in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Most other events took place at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel.
‘A true family in Christ’
Forget about the violence and evil in the banner newspaper headlines and the evening news. There are a lot of good people out there who step forward when it counts, without any idea of publicity or earthly reward. Larry Ambrose and his family know the truth of that.
Video: Local youths depart for World Youth Day in Rio
A delegation of young people from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia departed on a pilgrimage to Brazil on Monday, July 22 from St. David Parish in Willow Grove to participate in World Youth Day (WYD) with Pope Francis in Rio de Janeiro through next week. This will be Pope Francis’ first appearance at World Youth Day […]
Younger sisters see smaller orders ahead, but say future still bright
The national meeting of Giving Voice welcomed about 75 women religious in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are members of orders with diminishing membership -- orders they feel they were called to join despite the demographic decline. The future is likely to be "intercongregational" living, with religious from different orders sharing both living space and spirituality with each other, said Sister Francois, organizer of the event.
Previous years’ financial reports
Click on a link below to see a PDF of archdiocesan financial reports from previous years. Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Addendum to Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Supreme Court strikes down federal marriage law
The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, ruling it unconstitutional. DOMA, as it is called, recognized marriage as a union of one man and one woman when it was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996. It denies federal benefits to same-sex partners who are legally married in states where same-sex marriage is permitted. CatholicPhilly.com will post a full story on the ruling soon.
Prayers for St. Joseph in eucharistic prayers
In English, the formulas for including St. Joseph in three of the eucharistic prayers of the Mass are as follows: In Eucharistic Prayer II: that with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with blessed Joseph, her Spouse, with the blessed Apostles … In Eucharistic Prayer III: with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with blessed Joseph, her […]
Bishop McDevitt High School valedictory speech
Your Excellency Bishop Senior, Honored Guests, and my fellow Graduates, today, June 5th 2013, marks a long awaited and much anticipated milestone in our lives. This morning we will formally finish our high school education; moreover, we will be graduates of Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School. How has this Catholic education benefited us? As described […]
Readings for the holy Mass — Trinity Sunday
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition. Trinity Sunday Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s commentary on the readings for this Sunday’s Mass. See the Mass readings for Sunday, May 26, 2013 See the readings for today’s Mass Listen to the daily readings in audio