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November 19, 2025

Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Saints Peter and Paul Parish School for the Celebration of Mass

Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will visit Saints Peter and Paul Parish School in West Chester (Chester County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend Michael Reilly, Pastor, and Reverend Joseph Ganong Suh, Parochial Vicar, will concelebrate. Deacon Declan Cole […]

November 18, 2025

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia Ministries to Distribute Thanksgiving Dinners Across Greater Philadelphia Region

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Casa del Carmen Family Service Center, Saint John’s Hospice, and Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm will provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need and experiencing food insecurity.

November 18, 2025

#iGiveCatholic Returns to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 2025

#iGiveCatholic is nationally recognized as the official Catholic Giving Day, hosted on GivingTuesday, that celebrates and supports parishes, schools, and charitable ministries.  PHILADELPHIA, November 18, 2025 – Over 100 Catholic parishes, schools, and charitable ministries throughout the Catholic Church of Philadelphia will participate in #iGiveCatholic this year. The initiative, locally spearheaded by The Catholic Foundation of […]

November 17, 2025

Catholic Community Services to Highlight Its Adoption Services During National Adoption Month

The event will include community reflections and stories from families whose lives have been changed through adoption.

November 17, 2025

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Present Annual Christmas Concert

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert. Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 All are invited to gather at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to enjoy an […]

November 16, 2025

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of Saint Hedwig Church in Chester, Delaware County

Saint Hedwig Church (Chester), will no longer serve as a worship site of Sacred Heart Parish (Clifton Heights) and will close as a Roman Catholic church. Contextual Background In July 1993, Saint Hedwig Parish was suppressed; subsequently, its church was designated a worship site of Sacred Heart Parish (Clifton Heights), since both were founded to […]

November 14, 2025

Archdiocesan High Schools Throughout the Five-County Region to Hold “Pope Rallies” for Pope Leo Live: A Call to Unity and Peace! and Join Historic Moment with Pope Leo XIV

Students to witness the live digital encounter with Pope Leo XIV and American youth attending the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis. Archdiocesan high schools throughout the five-county region will gather their full school communities simultaneously for “Pope Rallies” for Pope Leo Live: A Call to Unity and Peace! Friday, November 21, 2025 10:15 […]