Local News
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center to Relocate in Center City Philadelphia Next Year
The Church’s administrative offices comprising 250 employees will move little more than a block away beginning in spring of 2026. The current site at 222 North 17th Street, built in 1971, faces cost prohibitive maintenance needs. The move will focus resources on mission as opposed to maintenance.
Catholic College Students, Leaders Share Their Faith Journey at Secular Schools
Students from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University reveal the challenges, peace, and joys they find when making faith their top priority.
African Family Heritage Mass Honors Unity From Faith’s Diversity
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated the Mass Oct. 12 and offered words of honor and encouragement for those living their Catholic faith through their shared cultures.
Photo features
African Catholic Community Celebrates Heritage and Faith at Annual Mass
The African Family Heritage Mass, now in its 11th year, brought together Catholics from across the archdiocese to celebrate their shared faith and rich cultural traditions. See our photo gallery.
Scenes from the Annual Fall Clergy Workshops
Priests from across the archdiocese gathered at St. Helena Parish in Blue Bell Oct. 8-9 for the annual Fall Workshop. See our photo gallery.
Across the Aisles: St. Martha Parish, Northeast Philadelphia
Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez as he celebrated Mass Oct. 11 at the Northeast Philadelphia parish.
Profile
Ellen Mansfield Appointed First Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Mansfield brings decades of fundraising experience and a lifelong commitment to service as she steps into a newly created role aimed at expanding philanthropic support for Catholic Charities’ regional outreach.
Calendar of Events
11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass to Highlight Cultural Diversity and Unity
Join the African Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the 11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass on Sunday, Oct. 12.
St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation to Celebrate Faithful Service at Annual Supper
Held in honor of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the evening will celebrate faith, family, and service.
Vatican News
Survivors Warn Papal Commission that Abusers, Retaliation Still a Problem
To improve the church's safeguarding approaches and measures, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it relied on extensive input and feedback from victims/survivors in its second annual report.
Jesus Provides Sustenance, Not Ready-Made Answers, Pope Says
Power, possessions and rank do not satisfy the deep desire for real meaning in life, Pope Leo XIV said.
Hispanic Catholics
El Mes de la Salud Mental – La Voz de Dios Oct. 12
Octubre es el Mes de la Salud Mental, y en La Voz de Dios conversamos con la psicóloga católica, Noemi Lopez, sobre cómo cuidar nuestra mente también es cuidar el alma.
El Rosario: La Voz de Dios Oct. 5, 2025
Este mes de octubre, la Iglesia nos invita a redescubrir la fuerza del Santo Rosario.
