
Photo features
Archdiocese Marks World Mission Sunday with Special Mass
Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia came together Oct. 19 to celebrate World Mission Sunday Mass.
Third Cohort of Philly Youth Completes Catholic Charities Trade Program
Graduates of the Youth Skills Building Program received certificates, tool kits, and unveiled a new Phillies-themed room designed to support future cohorts in an Oct. 3 ceremony.
Scenes from the 10th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference
Held Oct. 18 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the event featured Mass with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez and keynote speakers exploring women’s unique roles in the Catholic church.
Local News
Black Catholics Gather Online to Pray Rosary in October
Devotion to Mary has always been a part of the Black Catholic experience, according to Stacy Williams, director of the archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics.
With Trust That ‘God’s Got Us,’ Jay Wright Opens Up on Faith at Paoli Event
The Villanova coaching legend revealed God’s hand in his life and on his championship teams with an inspiring talk to 700 people at St. Norbert Parish.
Johnny’s Run for Life Honors Late Cardinal O’Hara Grad’s Pro-Life Mission
Johnny Williamson was killed in a car crash, but his legacy has given thousands of children a chance to live, thanks to an annual 5K fundraiser.
Commentaries
Pope Francis’ Decade-Old Lesson: Detainees Are Our Family
When the Holy Father visited Philadelphia in 2015, few people witnessed his visit to the men and women in a Philadelphia prison. His words to them ring as prophetic witness to us today, writes Matthew Gambino.
Spirituality
The Power of Persistent Prayer
Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on how St. Monica’s unwavering prayer for her son reminds us that true faith trusts God’s timing even when the answers seem delayed.
Faces of Hope
Meet the Faces of Hope
A new video and storytelling series that shines a light on the inspiring ways everyday Catholics across the Philadelphia region are putting their faith into action. Discover their stories, share their hope.
Saying ‘Yes’: How Rising Together Alliance Builds Inclusion in Catholic Schools
With the Rising Together Alliance, Vicki Szostek and Susan Schuller are opening doors so kids with disabilities can learn—and feel included—in their Catholic schools.
To Worship Freely: Faith-Filled Journey from the South of Vietnam to South Philly
For Hung Hoang, faith is more than Sunday Mass. It’s a daily relationship with Christ that shapes everything he does—especially his work with the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement.
People and Events
Serra Club to Celebrate Five New Priests at Mass, Luncheon
The annual tradition hosted by the Serra Club of Philadelphia welcomes the newest priests of the Archdiocese to a Mass followed by a luncheon in Philadelphia on Nov. 6.

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.
American Catholic Historical Society to Honor President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA
Kerry Alys Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, will receive the ACHS’s highest honor at its annual Commodore Barry Award Dinner.
Obituaries
Sister Virginia Maria Stanton, SSJ, dies at 102
Sister Virginia Maria Stanton SSJ, age 102, died on September 11, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Vatican News
Attacks on Religious Liberty Increase, Say Cardinal, Papal Foundation
Religious freedom is not only a fundamental and essential human right, "it is also a pathway to truth and deeper communion with God and neighbor," said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Pope Leo Meets with Coalition of Survivors of Clergy Abuse
Pope Leo XIV met with a coalition of survivors of abuse and victims' advocates for the first time at the Vatican Oct. 20.

Hispanic Catholics
Hubs Misioneros y la Amistad con Jesús – La Voz de Dios Oct. 19, 2025
Esta semana en La Voz de Dios, Marianela Núñez conversa con el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez sobre cómo redescubrir el corazón de la Iglesia a través de los Hubs Misioneros, espacios que buscan renovar la vida parroquial y reavivar la fe.
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.