Local News
Catholic Schools Week Celebrates ‘Genuine Family Fabric’ of Philly-Area Schools
Catholic educators reflect on how Catholic schools are “United in Faith and Community,” helping students to grow during Catholic Schools Week and throughout the year.
Made in Kensington: Five Smith Siblings Reflect on Lives of Faith, Love
The brothers and sisters were raised in a home infused with prayer and Catholic education, which formed their service in religious life, Catholic schools and loving families.
Faith Formation to Focus on Gifts, History of Black Catholics
Beginning Feb. 3, a 10-course program named for Black Catholic Sister Bea Jeffries, SBS, will explore how Black Catholics know, worship and walk with God in their daily lives.
Calendar of Events
Holy Innocents Parish to Host Prayer Service for Healing, Strength, and Just Immigration Reform
The church in Philadelphia’s Juniata section will host a Prayer Service for Community Healing and Strength Monday evening, Feb. 3. to address community anxiety regarding immigration policies and to pray for just immigration reform.
EWTN News Leader to Speak in Cardinal Foley Lecture Series
Montse Alvarado will speak on “The Church and Social Communications” on Monday, Feb. 3. Sponsored by St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, due to the large expected audience, the lecture will be held at Gwynedd Mercy University.
Mass to Celebrate World Day of Consecrated Life Set for Feb. 2
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s annual Mass to celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Photo features
Photos: Young Adults Gather for MontCo Theology on Tap
Young adults from St. Matthew Catholic Church in Conshohocken gathered Jan. 27 for a Theology on Tap event joined by Archbishop Pérez.
USCCB
Bishop Thomas Welcomes Restoration of Protections for Preborn Children
USCCB Statement on its Work with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
People and Events
Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat Highlights Importance of Jubilee Year
The Jan. 25 event, joined by Archbishop Pérez, brought ministers together to refresh and restore as they embark on the Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis
Palestinian Statehood is ‘The Only Solution’ to Conflict, Pope Says
On the day a ceasefire deal between Hamas militants and Israel went into effect, Pope Francis said he hoped all Israeli and Palestinian political leaders would support dialogue, reconciliation, peace and the existence of two states.
Pope to Trump: May US Prosper, Shun All Hatred, Discrimination
Pope Francis told U.S. President Donald Trump he hoped that the nation would prosper under his leadership and make no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion.
