National Catholic Youth Conference 2025
LIVE UPDATES from Indianapolis: Philly Pilgrims Experience National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
More than 240 young pilgrims from the Philadelphia region have arrived in Indianapolis for the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). View live updates from their journey here.
How You Can Watch The Digital Encounter with Pope Leo XIV
The Pope Leo Live! digital encounter is set for Friday, Nov. 21 at 10:15 a.m. ET (7:15 a.m. PT) during the National Catholic Youth Conference's (NCYC) morning general session.
Thousands of Philadelphia Youths Ready to Hear Pope Leo XIV Live on Friday
Hundreds of young people from the Philadelphia region are traveling to Indianapolis for the National Catholic Youth Conference and a live conversation with the pope, which will be watched by local high school students.
Youths Set to Speak With Pope Leo, Share Concerns, Experiences
The unprecedented live, digital encounter on Friday, Nov. 21 with the Holy Father and some 15,000 young people in Indianapolis, plus millions more watching worldwide, is an historic opportunity for young Catholics and the Church, organizers say.
People and Events
‘A Place at the Table’ Movie Night To Showcase Young, Inspiring Black Catholic Stories
The archdiocesan Office of Black Catholics is hosting a virtual screening of “A Place at the Table: African Americans on the Path to Sainthood” to spark dialogue among young Black Catholics about belonging, leadership, and faith.
Martin Saints Classical High School Presents Advent Lessons and Carols
The school located in East Norriton, Montgomery County will host the Advent program featuring Scripture readings, music performed by the students, plus cookies and cocoa.
Sports
St. Hubert’s Captures 1st PCL Soccer Title in a Generation
Six All-Catholics studded the Bambies’ roster, but standout junior goalie Quin Miller showed the resilience of this year’s championship team, and strength for the future.
PCL Threepeat Extends La Salle Soccer’s Winning Ways
The Explorers captured their third straight Philadelphia Catholic League championship, and the District 12 title, thanks to contributions from multi-position junior Brady Donovan.
Calendar of Events
Good Shepherd Catholic School to Host Annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 21-22
Good Shepherd Catholic School’s annual Christmas Bazaar returns Nov. 21-22 with vendors, food, raffles, and visits from Santa.
Cathedral to Open Advent with Annual Forty Hours Devotion
Gather at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul as they begin Advent with the annual Forty Hours Eucharistic Devotion.
Vatican News
Believers Must Care for the Poor and Creation, Pope Says
If people do not see themselves as "caretakers of the garden of creation, we end up becoming its destroyers," Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Calls Treatment of Migrants in U.S. ‘Extremely Disrespectful’
Insisting that the dignity of all people, including immigrants, must be respected, Pope Leo XIV asked U.S. Catholics and "people of goodwill" to read and listen to the U.S. bishops' recent pastoral message on the topic.
Hispanic Catholics
Conectados con el Papa: Jóvenes en Encuentro y Esperanza – La Voz de Dios Nov. 16
En este episodio especial de La Voz de Dios, conversamos con Marisally Santiago, Directora de la Oficina del Ministerio con Jóvenes de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia, sobre el histórico encuentro virtual que los jóvenes tendrán con el Papa.
Muerte, Fe y Esperanza: Conversación con el Arzobispo Pérez – La Voz de Dios Nov. 9, 2025
En este episodio especial de La Voz de Dios, conversamos con el Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez sobre tres temas profundos y centrales para nuestra fe: la muerte cristiana, la comunión de los santos y el próximo encuentro virtual del Papa con los jóvenes.
