Local News
Local Catholic Relief Services Group Raising Funds for Humanitarian Aid
The CRS Philadelphia Advocacy Chapter is seeking community support for its Save Lives campaign, which aims to sustain critical humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations worldwide amid significant funding cutbacks.
Local Donors Raise Record $2.2 Million Through #iGiveCatholic
Nearly 9,000 donors raised a record-breaking $2,213,146 for Catholic parishes, schools, and charitable ministries throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia through #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday.
Surprise Engagement Proposal at School Shows Couple’s Deep Catholic Roots
Ed Peterson shocked Ashley Dougherty – both teachers in Catholic grade schools – when he asked “Will you marry me?” in the presence of her young students. The couple (she accepted!) will join a long family line of Catholic educators.
Photo features
St. Margaret Parish, Narberth, Marks the Closing of Its 125th Anniversary Year
The Montgomery County parish celebrated 125 years with a special Mass honoring its 1900 founding and legacy.
Photos: 70th Catholic Charities Christmas Party Brings Smiles to 500 Children
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia hosted its 70th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party Dec. 9 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, continuing a tradition begun in 1955.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Philadelphia, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation
Archbishop Nelson Pérez confirmed 36 young Catholics Dec. 7 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in city’s Andorra neighborhood.
Calendar of Events
Living Drive‑thru Nativity Returns to Warminster Dec. 20
Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster will present its free living drive‑thru Nativity, with live Christmas scenes and home‑baked cookies for each car.
Chalfont Parish Invites Faithful to Advent Lessons & Carols Dec. 21
St. Jude Church and Shrine invites the faithful to a reflective Festival of Lessons & Carols celebrating Advent through Scripture and song.
Vatican News
Christmas Creche, Tree are Signs of Hope, Pope Says
The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said.
On Guadalupe Feast Day, Pope Prays Leaders Shun Lies, Hatred, Division, Disrespect for Life
Pope Leo XIV prayed for Mary's maternal intercession so that she would help nations avoid lies and hatred and instruct leaders to protect the dignity of all human life.
Hispanic Catholics
Domingo de Gaudete: la luz de la alegría en el Adviento – La Voz de Dios Dec. 14, 2025
En este episodio especial de La Voz de Dios, Marianela Núñez conversa con el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez sobre el Domingo de Gaudete, el Tercer Domingo de Adviento, y el profundo significado de la alegría cristiana simbolizada por la tercera vela de la corona de Adviento. Juntos reflexionan sobre cómo vivir esta alegría no como una emoción pasajera, sino como una esperanza firme que nace de saber que el Señor está cerca.
Adviento: Preparando el Corazón para un Encuentro Real con Cristo – La Voz de Dios Dec. 7, 2025
En este episodio especial de La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, Marianela conversa con Sister Linda Sariego, OSF, profesora universitaria, franciscana y mujer profundamente arraigada en la espiritualidad del Adviento.
