Photo features
Across the Aisles: St. Martha Parish, Northeast Philadelphia
Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez as he celebrated Mass Oct. 11 at the Northeast Philadelphia parish.
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.
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.
Vatican News
Pope, in Official Visit to Italy, Praises Joint Action for the Common Good
Making the first state visit of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV met Italian President Sergio Mattarella and spoke of common concerns, including war, migration, ecology and Italy's declining birthrate.
Pope Asks Catholics to Support Missions with Prayer, Donations
In separate videos recorded in English, Spanish and Italian, Pope Leo XIV urged every Catholic parish around the globe to observe World Mission Sunday Oct. 19 and take up the annual collection that supports Catholic missionary work.
Hispanic Catholics
El Mes de la Salud Mental – La Voz de Dios Oct. 12
Octubre es el Mes de la Salud Mental, y en La Voz de Dios conversamos con la psicóloga católica, Noemi Lopez, sobre cómo cuidar nuestra mente también es cuidar el alma.
El Rosario: La Voz de Dios Oct. 5, 2025
Este mes de octubre, la Iglesia nos invita a redescubrir la fuerza del Santo Rosario.
