Faces of Hope
Meet the Faces of Hope
A new video and storytelling series that shines a light on the inspiring ways everyday Catholics across the Philadelphia region are putting their faith into action. Discover their stories, share their hope.
Saying ‘Yes’: How Rising Together Alliance Builds Inclusion in Catholic Schools
With the Rising Together Alliance, Vicki Szostek and Susan Schuller are opening doors so kids with disabilities can learn—and feel included—in their Catholic schools.
To Worship Freely: Faith-Filled Journey from the South of Vietnam to South Philly
For Hung Hoang, faith is more than Sunday Mass. It’s a daily relationship with Christ that shapes everything he does—especially his work with the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement.
Local News
Father Joseph Farrell Brings Philly Culture, Augustinian Values to Worldwide Leadership
The graduate of Delaware County Catholic schools was elected prior general of the global Order of St. Augustine and its 2,400 friars in September.
Holy Redeemer School Opens New ‘Game Changer’ STEM Lab
The technology space of the Catholic school in Philadelphia’s Chinatown is designed to help students find direction for their future careers, especially in the sciences.
Local Students Launch STEM Dreams with Help from 76er Paul George
Scholarships from the Paul George and Tiger Woods Foundations sent five Philadelphia teens — including two Catholic high school students — to Space Camp this summer, sparking interest in engineering and space exploration.
Commentaries
Pope Francis’ Decade-Old Lesson: Detainees Are Our Family
When the Holy Father visited Philadelphia in 2015, few people witnessed his visit to the men and women in a Philadelphia prison. His words to them ring as prophetic witness to us today, writes Matthew Gambino.

Photo features
Photos: Closing Mass Honors 25 Years Since St. Katharine Drexel’s Canonization
Faithful gathered at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia to mark the close of a Jubilee Year celebrating the canonization of St. Katharine Drexel,
Photos: 19th Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass Unites Community
Hundreds gathered at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia on Oct. 4 to honor the vibrant traditions of Hispanic Catholics, with Archbishop Nelson Pérez leading the Mass. See our photo gallery.
Across the Aisles: Bishop McIntyre Visits St. Francis de Sales in Lenni
Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre visited St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lenni, Delaware County on Sunday, Sept. 28 where he celebrated Mass. See a photo gallery.
Spirituality
When God’s Healing Touch Comes, Show Gratitude for It
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains that just as gratitude is shown only by an "outsider" healed by Jesus, so we should notice the everyday miracles God gives us and thank Him.
People and Events
Serra Club to Celebrate Five New Priests at Mass, Luncheon
The annual tradition hosted by the Serra Club of Philadelphia welcomes the newest priests of the Archdiocese to a Mass followed by a luncheon in Philadelphia on Nov. 6.

Profile
Ellen Mansfield Appointed First Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Mansfield brings decades of fundraising experience and a lifelong commitment to service as she steps into a newly created role aimed at expanding philanthropic support for Catholic Charities’ regional outreach.

Calendar of Events
11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass to Highlight Cultural Diversity and Unity
Join the African Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the 11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Mini-Conference and Mass Honoring St. Martin de Porres Nov. 1
Join the archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Shrine of St. John Neumann for a mini-conference and Mass celebrating the life and legacy of St. Martin de Porres.
Obituaries
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly, IHM, dies at 93
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly died in Camilla Hall on October 1, 2025, not too long before her 94th birthday. Sister Marita Rose died in the 76th year of her religious life.

Vatican News
Begun by Pope Francis, ‘Dilexi Te’ is 100% Pope Leo’s, Cardinal Says
The apostolic exhortation "Dilexi Te" ("I Have Loved You") on the church's love for the poor, "is Pope Leo's document. It is the magisterium of the church," although Pope Leo himself wrote that it was begun by Pope Francis, said Cardinal Michael Czerny.
Love for the Poor is Hallmark of Faith, Pope Says in First Exhortation
Many Christians "need to go back and re-read the Gospel" because they have forgotten that faith and love for the poor go hand in hand, Pope Leo XIV said in his first major papal document.

Hispanic Catholics
El Rosario: La Voz de Dios Oct. 5, 2025
Este mes de octubre, la Iglesia nos invita a redescubrir la fuerza del Santo Rosario.
Vida y Legado de San Francisco de Asís: La Voz de Dios Sept. 28, 2025
Esta semana en La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, acompaña a Marianela Núñez para descubrir la vida y el legado de San Francisco de Asís.