Local News
Boot Up Philly Invites Local Catholics to Serve With Compassion
Now in its fifth year, the event puts the Gospel into action by clothing, feeding, and giving resources to 1,500 Philadelphians in need on Oct. 25 at the Cathedral, thanks to donations and volunteers.
St. Matthew’s Young Adults Pack Venue to Learn of Hope
The young members of the parish in Conshohocken, Montgomery County welcomed Archbishop Nelson Pérez and Bishop Joseph Espaillat to Theology on Tap Tuesday, Aug. 26.
FLAME Ignites Fellowship for Catholics in Their 40s and 50s
The local group was founded by Nancy Di Nenna, who in her 40s found that groups for Catholic young adult weren’t a good fit. With a “shared connection” rooted in prayer and support, membership is growing.
Photo features
Young Adults Fill Conshohocken Ballroom for Theology on Tap
See scenes from the Aug. 26 Theology on Tap event in Conshohocken featuring Archbishop Pérez and Bishop Espaillat.
Annual Archbishop’s Day for Educators Celebrates High School Teachers, Staff
Staff from the 15 archdiocesan high schools gathered at Bishop Shanahan for the third annual Archbishop’s Day for Educators, celebrating with Mass, music, and more.
Scenes: Move-In Day at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Seminarians returned for the 2025-2026 year at the Lower Gwynedd campus in the first year under new rector Rector Fr. Christopher Redcay.
Commentaries
Portugal Gives Glimpse of a Reviving Church
On a trip with his wife, Guy Ciarrocchi sees a country with a vibrant, deep-rooted Catholic faith – universal and yet culturally distinct. Despite reports of a fading Catholic Church in Europe, it appears alive and well.
Calendar of Events
11th Annual AbbeyFest Set for Sept. 20
The annual festival draws thousands for a day of live music, prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and family-friendly activities.
Permanent Diaconate Information Session to Explore Call to Serve Christ
Catholic men with a deep spiritual life are invited to join for an information session exploring the call to serve Jesus Christ and his church within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as permanent deacons.
Vatican News
Pope Prays for Minneapolis Victims, Denounces ‘Pandemic’ of Gun Violence
Pope Leo XIV, praying publicly for the victims of the school shooting in Minneapolis, also prayed for an end to the "pandemic" of gun violence.
Catholics Must Respond to Environmental Injustice with Prayer, Concrete Action, Pope Says
Ravaging the earth and creating environmental injustices are not what God had in mind when he entrusted creation to humanity, Pope Leo XIV said.
Hispanic Catholics
Misión Pastoral a Ghana de Arzobispo Pérez – La Voz de Dios August 24, 2025
En este episodio especial de La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, Marianela Núñez conversa con el Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez sobre su próxima misión pastoral a Ghana, que marcará su primera visita al continente africano.
La Solemnidad de la Asunción de la Virgen María – La Voz de Dios August 17, 2025
En este episodio especial de La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, Marianela habla con el P. Juan Mora, FM, sobre la Solemnidad de la Asunción de la Virgen María, una de las fiestas más hermosas y profundas de nuestra fe católica.
