Local News
Archbishop Pérez Receives First Documents Tracing Maria Middleton’s Path to Holiness
The Bucks County teen died in 2020 at age 18. The story of her life and her legacy, presented to the Archbishop June 22, gives witness to the power of trust and hope in God.
Formed by Home and Parish, New Priests Now Sharing Faith With All
Three new priests ordained for Philadelphia describe how they learned the Catholic faith from their families. Now they are leading their parents and siblings, along with the faithful at their first parishes, into deeper devotion.
‘Praise on the Hill’ Draws Dozens of Faithful for Evening Prayer, Music
St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lenni, Delaware County offers the monthly evening of eucharistic adoration, praise music, the sacrament of penance, and benediction for parishioners and guests from near and far.
Religious Freedom Week Brings Focus on Faith in Public Square, Human Dignity
The ninth year of the U.S. Bishops’ summer campaign of prayer and action is under way, uniting American Catholics with the intercession of two English martyrs.
Father Eric Banecker Discusses New Role as Moderator of the Curia, Missionary Discipleship in Q&A
The newly appointed Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia reflects on his new role, missionary discipleship, signs of hope in the Church of Philadelphia, and his favorite Philadelphia sports team.
Photo features
Office for Ministry with Youth Commissions Latest Youth Co-Leadership Protagonist Initiative Cohort
The Youth Co-Leadership Protagonist Initiative is a program run by the archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Youth (OMY) in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Center for FaithJustice.
Faithful Gather for Father’s Day Mass at St. Ann Church in Phoenixville
Faithful gathered at St. Ann Church in Phoenixville for a bilingual Father's Day Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. See a photo gallery.
People and Events
Little Flower HS Establishes $300K Scholarship Endowment Honoring Sister Mary Scullion
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls announced a $300,000 endowed scholarship fund June 9, honoring alumna Sister Mary Scullion and expanding access to four-year tuition support for students in need.
Vatican News
This Week: Pope Leo Visits Spain With Message of Unity, Care for Migrants
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 June 7, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.
Profile
Family’s Three Generations Weave Legacy of Faith at Bishop Shanahan H.S.
The archdiocesan high school, now located in Downingtown, Chester County, counts among its many graduates the Lamb family, including a father, his three children and their grandparents, sweethearts in the Class of 1964.
Andrew Santoleri: Faithful Altar Server, Prayer Warrior, and Model of Holiness
The young man with Down syndrome keeps Jesus and the Blessed Mother at the center of his life, and his prayerfulness inspires his family, friends, and parishioners at St. Thomas the Apostle in Glen Mills.
Second Chances, New Beginnings: Building Futures for At-Risk Youth
Once a sixth‑grader expelled from school, Ken Whalen now helps Philadelphia teens build skills, confidence, and second chances through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Youth Skills Building Program.
Port Richmond’s Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center: Transforming Lives, One Visit at a Time
Jennifer Scornaienchi has spent more than two decades transforming the lives of older adults, offering community, compassion, and vital services through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center.
USCCB
We Cannot Turn a Blind Eye to Injustice, Says Bishop Cahill
Deacons Continue to Bring a Spirit of Renewal and Encouragement to the Missionary Ministry of the Church, Says Archbishop Hicks
Hispanic Catholics
Formando Discípulos en Casa: Catequesis, Familia y Fe en el Dia de los Padres – La Voz de Dios June 21, 2026
En este episodio de La Voz de Dios, conversamos con una directora de educación religiosa sobre la importancia de la catequesis en la formación de nuestros niños y jóvenes.