
Local News
Catholic Schools in the City of Phila. to Shift to Flexible Instruction Day Jan. 26
Archdiocesan high schools and elementary school buildings in Philadelphia will be closed Jan. 26 due to projected snow in the region. Suburban Catholic schools normally follow the decision of their public school district.
Cancer Awareness Club Spreads Hope for Cancer Patients
Teachers and students at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls formed a club and exceeded their goal to raise money for families dealing with cancer treatments.
Missionary Discipleship Classes Aim to Train Catholics as Evangelizers
Getting Catholics comfortable with sharing their faith freely with others – especially in Missionary Hubs – is the goal of a 10-part series this spring.

Photo features
Photos: Interfaith Community Gathers to Honor the Legacy of MLK Jr.
Faith leaders and community members gathered in North Philadelphia on Jan. 18 for an interfaith prayer service honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Commentaries
Planning Study Aims to Assess How Best to Support Trust and Hope
A comprehensive capital campaign will invite support for the Catholic Church of Philadelphia’s renewal, launched last year. Everyone is invited to participate in a survey to offer feedback on plans.
Catholic Collegians Get Credit for Putting Faith in Action
The Newman Center at West Chester University has begun offering three academic credits for students who, as they told writer Matthew Gambino, are putting their faith at the center of their lives.
Vatican News
This Week: Global Tensions Met by Calls for Dialogue, Teaching on Love
CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Jan. 19, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.
Profile
Missionary Hub Director Brings His Faith Journey Home to Chester
Joshua Bean was raised in the Delaware County as a devout Protestant. Since his January 2025 entry into the Catholic Church, he views his new role of missionary leadership with his neighbors as “orchestrated” by God.
From Rice Pudding to Renewal, Corona Finds Calling to Missionary Discipleship
Rooted in years of ministry, personal conversion, and a passion for evangelization, Nina Marie Corona steps into her new Missionary HUB role ready to meet people in their need and guide them back to God.
Spirituality
Life-Giving Relationship Starts With Encountering Jesus
As Jesus called the first disciples in this Sunday's Gospel reading, so he also calls us into discipleship. The challenge is to look for Jesus, to listen to His call, to respond with an open heart, and follow.

Calendar of Events
Local Events: Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 22-23
Catholic communities across the Philadelphia area are uniting in prayer through local liturgies and pro‑life events in solidarity with the Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life.
Daylesford Abbey to Host Charismatic Mass for Healing Jan. 24
Participants can take part in a range of prayer and healing ministries during the 6 p.m. service at the Abbey.

USCCB
Administration’s Regulatory Change is a Truly Significant Step to Support Essential Religious Services in the United States
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 22

Hispanic Catholics
Volver a lo Esencial en la Vida de Fe – La Voz de Dios Jan. 18, 2026
En este programa especial, volvemos a escuchar una conversación que sigue siendo profundamente relevante hoy: una invitación a regresar a lo esencial permaneciendo en Cristo en medio de los desafíos y las bendiciones de la vida cotidiana.

