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.
Temple Doctor, Catholic Deacon, Receives National Medical Award
Dr. John M. Travaline, a permanent deacon at a Montgomery County parish, has been nationally honored as a Distinguished Guardian of the Faith by the Catholic Medical Association.
Neumann Goretti Senior Leads Students in Writing Letters to Military Members
Nick Morici is gathering other students at SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia for a project to do something good for others, “just because he wants to do something good.”
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
Pope, in Official Visit to Italy, Praises Joint Action for the Common Good
Making the first state visit of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV met Italian President Sergio Mattarella and spoke of common concerns, including war, migration, ecology and Italy's declining birthrate.
Pope Asks Catholics to Support Missions with Prayer, Donations
In separate videos recorded in English, Spanish and Italian, Pope Leo XIV urged every Catholic parish around the globe to observe World Mission Sunday Oct. 19 and take up the annual collection that supports Catholic missionary work.
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.
