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Archbishop Perez invites all to join consecration of Ukraine, Russia to Mary
As the war in Ukraine continues, the archbishop and Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak will lead the act of consecration of all humanity, and especially the countries at war, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at noon March 25.
A new priest speaks from Ukraine
Days after his ordination, Ukrainian Catholic priest Father Volodymyr Radko -- a graduate of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood -- shared with CatholicPhilly.com his hope amid war from his hometown near Lviv.
Listening in prayer to hear God’s dreams for us
Archbishop Nelson Pérez shares how communicating with God works both ways, inviting us to share our needs while learning about the Lord's plans and promises.
Don’t be silent, speak and save Ukraine, archbishop says
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine Feb. 24, Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the worldwide Ukrainian Catholic Church, has remained in Kyiv with his people sending videos of encouragement. See his latest video with text in English and Spanish.
‘Spirit of America’ grounds students in history to prepare for future
Thanks to the Connelly Foundation, 900 students at archdiocesan high schools will attend immersive seminars on American democracy offered by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.
Archbishop Perez invites all to join in synod
In a new video, the archbishop explains the Synod on Synodality and invites everyone to listen to one another and the Holy Spirit through local sessions this spring.
Update from Ukraine with Archbishop Borys Gudziak
The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia spoke Feb. 9 from Ukraine with CatholicPhilly.com on how the people there are facing the current crisis with faith, determination and courage.
Catholic education forms missionary disciples, good citizens
Ahead of National Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 30 - Feb. 5, 2022), Archbishop Nelson Pérez shares how faith in the classroom and at home transforms both minds and hearts.
Merry Christmas from CatholicPhilly.com and friends
Faithful from throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are helping us to wish you the blessings of this joyous season, and the peace and hope found in Jesus.
This Christmas, nothing compares with going to Mass in person
After last year's separated Christmas celebrations, Archbishop Nelson Perez tells in a new video how important are the family traditions of the holiday and celebrating the birth of the vulnerable baby Jesus in our hearts.