Video Features
Pray with Pope Francis in December
Watch a short video of the pope's December prayer intention: for the elderly, that they may be sustained by families and communities as they apply their wisdom in forming new generations.
Faces among icons: Orthodox believers in contemporary Russia
A new video examines the revival of Christianity in the former communist nation, whose call to conversion was a highlight of the Marian apparitions at Fatima in 1917.
Northeast Philly parish celebrates Puerto Rican culture
In a new video series, Catholic Philly highlights the moments that add up to a life of faith in community. Our first feature takes a look at how parishioners from St. William shared their Puerto Rican heritage with others.
Indian Catholic Heritage Day
Watch our video of the day celebrating Indian culture on the 70th anniversary of the state of India, and of the Catholic Christian faith rooted in apostolic times in the country.
Carmelite Monastery welcomes new nuns with Latin Mass
Bishop Michael Fitzgerald preached at a Mass July 26 at the Carmelite Monastery in Philadelphia as the cloistered community of sisters celebrated its 115th anniversary in the city and welcomed 10 nuns.
Pray with Pope Francis in June
Watch a short video of the pope's June prayer intention, a call for national leaders to end the arms trade. And read a reflection on how to create peace in the world.
The future of Catholic communications is now
Oblate Father Tom Dailey of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary spoke with CatholicPhilly.com about how the church is learning to use the latest tools to communicate its timeless messages of faith in new ways.
Mother of Mercy House leads outdoor Mass for addictions
The Mass in Kensington's McPherson Square Park was celebrated by priests from Mother of Mercy House following a procession of faithful neighborhood residents from the house to the park.
Mass for healing and recovery of addiction
Watch our video of the Mass for people seeking healing from addiction, as well as their family members and friends, March 11 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.
St. Patrick’s Day Mass and parade
Watch our video of the March 12 St. Patrick's Day observance including Mass at St. Patrick Church in Rittenhouse Square and the festive parade on the streets of center city Philadelphia.