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Watch priesthood ordination today from Cathedral
Archbishop Nelson Perez will ordain five men as priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia today, June 20 at 10 a.m. Follow the Mass live, which is not open to the public, here.
As public Mass resumes, liturgical music makes a slow comeback
Large choirs won't be singing in area parishes for some time, but archdiocesan directives offer a chance to better appreciate the human voice as an instrument of divine praise.
Wounded by COVID, we heal in gentleness
As we slowly emerge from coronavirus lockdown, we need more than ever to heed the words of St. Paul, who urged us to "bear with one another through love," writes Gina Christian.
Parishioners look forward to public Masses with joy, anxiety
CatholicPhilly.com spoke with dozens of local Catholics in city and suburbs, and heard voices of eager anticipation of the return of public Masses June 6-7, along with apprehension for its effects on health.
Catholic singles find each other despite COVID
A speed dating service that's helped some 30 couples to the altar so far moved online during the pandemic, keeping participants connected to each other and to God.
Phila. police chaplain blesses hospital workers fighting pandemic
Oblate Father Steven Wetzel prayed over "hands raw from scrubbing" and "shoulders that carry the weight of life and death” at the city's Jefferson Torresdale Hospital on May 21.
Pandemic may lead to changes in the way schools operate, say educators
Schools have had to adjust how they deliver education to students confined to their homes. Teachers, parents and students face a new reality in the fall as the teaching profession reinvents itself, say educators.
Catholic home health care ministers to body and soul
Mercy Home Health workers team up with prayer companions to provide skilled care and spiritual support, both needed more than ever due to COVID-19.
Knights of Columbus donate $50K to archdiocesan food cupboards
The world's largest Catholic fraternal organization is replenishing shelves at five of Nutritional Development Services' area outreaches, where requests for help are up 100%.
Despite its origin, coronavirus isn’t a divine judgment
In response to a reader's letter that gets to the age-old question, "Why would a loving God let this happen?", Father Ken Doyle explains how God is calling all to trust in him during the pandemic.