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Pope Leo XIV Honored During Liberty Medal Ceremony in Philadelphia catholicphilly.com/2026/07/n…

Pope Leo XIV Honored During Liberty Medal Ceremony in Philadelphia

During a live address telecast July 3 from Rome to an interfaith audience at the National Constitution Center, the “son of this great country” spoke of a nation founded on the God-given dignity of...

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Partners with Hallow to Expand Trust & Hope Initiative catholicphilly.com/2026/06/n…

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Partners with Hallow to Expand Trust & Hope Initiative

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on June 9 announced a partnership with the Hallow prayer app to broaden its Trust & Hope initiative, offering new digital resources for prayer, outreach and missionary...

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Archdiocesan High Schools Announce 2026 Graduation Schedule catholicphilly.com/2026/05/n…

Archdiocesan High Schools Announce 2026 Graduation Schedule

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced Baccalaureate Masses and commencement schedules for the Class of 2026 at its 15 archdiocesan high schools, with graduation events set May 28–June 5...

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Three Men to be Ordained Permanent Deacons May 9 catholicphilly.com/2026/05/n…

Three Men to be Ordained Permanent Deacons May 9

On Saturday, May 9 the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will ordain three new permanent deacons during a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the...

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Celebrate Marriage at the Cathedral: Wedding Anniversary Mass Set for May 2 catholicphilly.com/2026/04/n…

Celebrate Marriage at the Cathedral: Wedding Anniversary Mass Set for May 2

Married couples celebrating their anniversaries, including newlyweds, are invited to the cathedral for a special Mass and time to reflect on their marriage as the source of grace for the couples and...

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All ‘Are God’s People,’ Faithful Learn at Mass for Persons With Disabilities catholicphilly.com/2026/04/n…

All ‘Are God’s People,’ Faithful Learn at Mass for Persons With Disabilities

About 400 people at the annual Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, the Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers April 19 at the cathedral showed the depth of their love and...

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Blending Old and New, Seminary’s Chapel Wins Global Award catholicphilly.com/2026/04/n…

Blending Old and New, Seminary’s Chapel Wins Global Award

Immaculate Conception Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus in Lower Gwynedd won a top international liturgical design award for its “bright, fresh, and forward-looking” features that...

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Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Reverend Eric J. Banecker as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia catholicphilly.com/2026/04/n…

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Reverend Eric J. Banecker as Vicar General and Moderator of the...

Father Banecker, currently Pastor of Saint Mary Magdalen Parish in Media, will succeed Father Philip G. Bochanski as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. The appointment takes effect June 15th.

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Catholic Teacher Seeks Life-Saving Gift of Living Kidney Donor catholicphilly.com/2026/04/n…

Catholic Teacher Seeks Life-Saving Gift of Living Kidney Donor

Christina Behan, who teaches at Queen of Angels Catholic School in Willow Grove, leans on the power of prayer and good will from family, friends, strangers, and young students as she awaits a kidney...

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All-Catholic Orchestra Performs Composition by One of its Alums catholicphilly.com/2026/04/n…

All-Catholic Orchestra Performs Composition by One of its Alums

The annual concert held last month featured 60 musicians from local Catholic high schools. They presented a piece by professional composer Natalie Dolan, who played in the orchestra from 2016 to 2019.

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A Holy Week Primer: Solemn Days Leading to Joy of Resurrection catholicphilly.com/2026/03/n…

A Holy Week Primer: Solemn Days Leading to Joy of Resurrection

The eight days beginning with Palm Sunday include the Sacred Triduum with two Masses on Holy Thursday, a Good Friday liturgy and the ancient traditions of Holy Saturday.

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March Madness This Year Touts PCL Players, Legendary Coaches   catholicphilly.com/2026/03/n…

March Madness This Year Touts PCL Players, Legendary Coaches  

Seven Philadelphia Catholic League high schools are represented among the men’s and women’s teams in the NCAA Division I tournaments starting this week.

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South Philly Priest Named as @CatholicRelief Global Fellow catholicphilly.com/2026/03/n…

South Philly Priest Named as Catholic Relief Services Global Fellow

In addition to serving at St. Monica Parish, Father Edward Town presents to local parishes and schools CRS’ life-saving work of helping the neediest around the world and here at home.

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Pope Leo XIV to Receive Liberty Medal Marking America’s 250th Birthday catholicphilly.com/2026/03/n…

Pope Leo XIV to Receive Liberty Medal Marking America’s 250th Birthday

The Holy Father will greet the Philadelphia region virtually July 3 via livestream as he accepts the prestigious award acknowledging his work to promote religious liberty and freedom with dignity for...

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The retreat that Jesuit Father Patrick Nolan will lead March 21 at Old St. Joseph’s Church blends silence, solid preaching, shared meals, and fellowship. It’s a simple recipe to return to the Lord this Lent. catholicphilly.com/2026/03/c…

Hearts on Fire: Young Adults Encountering the Sacred in the Heart of Philadelphia

The retreat that Jesuit Father Patrick Nolan will lead March 21 at Old St. Joseph’s Church blends silence, solid preaching, shared meals, and fellowship. It’s a simple recipe to return to the Lord...

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Catholic Parishes to Host Series on Empowering People with Disabilities catholicphilly.com/2026/03/n…

Catholic Parishes to Host Series on Empowering People with Disabilities

The archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate will offer sessions this March training parishioners to welcome those on the margins to the sacraments and parish life...

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Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 catholicphilly.com/2026/02/n…

Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18

Masses with distribution of blessed ashes will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, along with all other parishes in the archdiocese. Pope Leo XIV invites...

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BLOCS to Sponsor 2026 PCL Basketball Championships catholicphilly.com/2026/02/n…

BLOCS to Sponsor 2026 PCL Basketball Championships

BLOCS will present the 2026 Philadelphia Catholic League girls’ and boys’ basketball championships, with first-round games starting Feb. 11 and finals at the Palestra on Feb. 22.

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For 41 Years, Catholic Charities’ Fran Swiacki Has Seen ‘God’s Face’ catholicphilly.com/2026/02/n…

For 41 Years, Catholic Charities’ Fran Swiacki Has Seen ‘God’s Face’

The Port Richmond native prepares for retirement after a long career serving at-risk adolescents and individuals with disabilities. The work has reinforced the values instilled by his parents and...

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National Marriage Week Toasts ‘Missionary Adventure’ of Matrimony catholicphilly.com/2026/02/n…

National Marriage Week Toasts ‘Missionary Adventure’ of Matrimony

The Catholic Church celebrates and calls married couples to recall the grace that sustains them during the week of Feb. 7-14. The head of the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family recommends...

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