Spirituality
Our Connection to Ancient Roman Basilica: Christ Himself
On this Sunday's feast of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Msgr. Joseph Prior points out the basilica's significance past and present. All churches represent Jesus and our visible unity with Him and one another in the communion of prayer.
Profile
Broadcaster Andie Summers Loves Her Work, Her Family, Her Faith
The devout Catholic, Downingtown resident, and host of a popular morning radio show will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame.
From Resident to Leader – How St. John’s Hospice Transformed One Man’s Life
Peter Greenland, once a resident of St. John’s Hospice and now a dedicated staff member, shelters and nourishes vulnerable men experiencing homelessness by offering safe refuge, warm meals, and compassionate care through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia.
A Safe Haven for Children, A Mission of Faith – D’Aulerio’s 20 Years with Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
For nearly 20 years, Dee D’Aulerio has supported and strengthened children and families through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Out-of-School Time program, creating a safe, nurturing space rooted in faith, learning, and community.
Serving Seniors with Compassion is Senetta Boyd’s Lifelong Mission
Senetta Boyd, Social Services Care Manager with Catholic Housing and Community Services, stabilizes and enriches the lives of nearly 100 Philadelphia seniors by helping them live independently with dignity and faith-driven support.
People and Events
Local Poor Clare Sister Shows Signs of Recovery, Prayers Continue for Full Healing
Sister Maria Eden Loyola, OSC, of the Poor Clare Monastery in Langhorne, is showing significant signs of recovery following a severe heart attack she suffered in mid-July. Her community is continuing to ask for prayers through the intercession of Blessed Father Stanley Francis Rother, hoping for a complete healing.
St. Hubert Students Walk “Passionately Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness
Students at the all-girls high school in Tacony took to the streets on Oct. 29 for the school’s annual “Passionately Pink Breast Cancer Walk.”
Calendar of Events
Annual Cathedral Christmas Concert Set for Dec. 7
Join the Cathedral Choirs and instrumentalists as they perform works by Górecki, Monteverdi, and Nestor as well as beloved Christmas Carols for all to participate.
Ukrainian Catholics to Host Ecumenical Evening with Cardinal DiNardo Nov. 13
Join Cardinal Daniel DiNardo at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Philadelphia for an evening of Byzantine Vespers, reflection, and ecumenical dialogue.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Technologists to Spread the Gospel with AI
Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should support the church's mission of evangelization, urging Catholic technologists and venture capitalists gathered in Rome to build systems that help spread the Gospel.
Pope Welcomes Palestinian Leader; Discusses Gaza, Peace
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a Vatican-Palestinian agreement recognizing the State of Palestine and guaranteeing the freedom of the Catholic Church in the territory.
Hispanic Catholics
Comienza con Todos los Santos y Termina con San Andrés – La Voz de Dios Nov. 2, 2025
Este mes en La Voz de Dios, celebramos a los santos que nos inspiran desde el cielo y descubrimos la historia de un santo en camino: el Padre Bill Atkinson, el primer sacerdote parapléjico del mundo.
Santa del Mes: Santa Francesca Cabrini – La Voz de Dios Oct. 26, 2025
Esta semana en La Voz de Dios, celebramos la vida y el legado de Santa Francesca Javier Cabrini, la primera santa ciudadana de los Estados Unidos y patrona de los migrantes.
