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Photos: Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica
Catholics gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Feb. 18 for Ash Wednesday Mass with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, ushering in the 40‑day Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.
Gwynedd‑Mercy Academy Elementary in Ambler Welcomes Archbishop Pérez
On Feb. 18, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez spent time at Gwynedd‑Mercy Academy Elementary in Ambler, celebrating Mass and visiting with students throughout the school community. See our photo gallery.
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Lauren Joyce Brings ‘Startup Energy’ to Missionary Hub in Phoenixville
The Chester County native leads the Missionary Hub at St. Ann Parish, where she sees the good work the Holy Spirit is accomplishing. She loves to build bold new ventures, evangelize those seeking connection, and build the flame of a relationship with Jesus.
Setting the World on Fire for Christ, at least in NE Philly, is Jeffrey Shields’ Goal
The Missionary Hub director at St. Matthew Parish in the city’s Mayfair section brings a creative missionary spirit and a lifetime of evangelization and ministry experience to his new role.
Calendar of Events
Archbishop Pérez to Lead Day of Prayer for Peace Feb. 24
In solidarity with dioceses across the country, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will gather Feb. 24 at the cathedral for a Mass and Holy Hour for Peace to pray for healing, unity, and renewed respect for human dignity.
St. Carlo Acutis Exhibit to Open Feb. 13 at Miraculous Medal Shrine
An exhibit featuring Church-approved Eucharistic miracles from around the world, honoring the saint canonized last year, comes to the Miraculous Medal Shrine Feb. 13–18, offering a reflective start to Lent.
March Trainings to Equip Parishes for Disability-Inclusive Ministry
The Office for Persons with Disabilities will host free two‑day trainings in English and Spanish to equip parish leaders and volunteers with tools for welcoming parishioners of all abilities.
USCCB
In Commemoration of Black History Month, “Let Us Be Faithful Stewards of Memory,” Say Bishop Garcia and Bishop Campbell
Archbishop Coakley Calls on Policymakers to Pursue Diplomatic Negotiations and Maintain New START’s Limits
Hispanic Catholics
Amor que perdura en la vida familiar – La Voz de Dios Feb. 15, 2026
En este fin de semana de San Valentín, *La Voz de Dios* presenta un programa especial dedicado al amor que permanece, donde Marianela Núñez conversa con Ryan Hanning — fundador de Veritas de Terra, profesor, investigador, conferencista y padre de familia — sobre cómo vivir un amor que echa raíces y crece en la fe.