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St Matthew Church parish center blessing
Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald visited St. Matthew Parish, led by Father Thomas Heron, pastor, to celebrate Mass and dedicate the newly renovated parish center on Sunday, Sept. 25. The multi-million dollar renovation of the former parish school included new conference rooms, a parish hall for social functions, and space for a successful preschool based at the […]
Vincentians celebrate 200 years of services in the United States
Priests, bishops and seminarians of the Congregation of the Mission celebrated a Mass with religious and lay faithful at the Miraculous Medal Shrine Sept. 24. The first 13 Vincentian priests arrived in America in 1813, and began their ministry in Philadelphia, especially in Germantown, in 1841. Read about the Mass and the congregation’s past and […]
Project Rachel brings healing support to Archdiocese of Philadelphia
At a news conference at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center on October 3, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. announced the launch of Project Rachel, a post-abortion ministry that seeks to provide healing to women and men whose lives have been affected by the decision to abort a child. Read more about the announcement here.
St Edmonds Home marks 100th anniversary
The residential program for children with intellectual and physical disabilities, based in Rosemont, celebrated its centennial with a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Watch below and view photos from the mass here. (Video by Sarah Webb)
Black Catholics’ Office sponsors Revival 2016 in Phila.
The pews of the venerable Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul were filled with joyful, prayerful Black Catholic faithful for a two-day revival Sept. 26-27 -- watch a video.
AbbeyFest draws thousands for rocking music fair
Abbey Faith and Music Festival brought teenagers, young adults and parents to the grounds of Daylesford Abbey in Paoli for a big party including games, food, time for prayer and some of the biggest names in Christian pop music all day long and into the night.
In thanksgiving for a saint with ties to Norristown
Watch our video of a Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop John McIntyre for the Missionaries of Charity's founder Sept. 20 at St. Patrick Church in Norristown.
Matthew Kelly inspires crowd at St. Alphonsus Church, Maple Glen
Prolific Catholic author and evangelist Matthew Kelly addressed hundreds of people in packed churches as he made two appearances in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia recently.
Easter: The Season of Resurrection
The rising of Jesus Christ from the dead at Easter has profound, personal implications for everyone. Watch our video of Michelle Francl-Donnay offering practical ways to live the Easter joy of new life in Christ.
Women speak through prayer for Little Sisters of the Poor
A rally cosponsored by the group Women Speak for Themselves and the archdiocesan Office for the New Evangelization drew about 100 people to support the Little Sisters of the Poor.