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December 19, 2024

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community on the Occasion of Hanukkah

Dear Friends in the Jewish Community, Together with the Catholic people of the Philadelphia region, I extend prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the Festival of Lights in all of its beauty. We live in a time of uncertainty and violent conflict throughout the world, particularly in the Holy Land. The Hanukkah menorah […]

December 19, 2024

Saint John’s Hospice and the Knights of Columbus Provide Christmas Lunch to Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness

This traditional service project has been ongoing since 1968, five years after Saint John’s Hospice was founded.

December 19, 2024

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 The Holy Day of Christmas is a most […]

December 18, 2024

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia to Celebrate 28th Annual Blessing of the Nativity Scene

Reverend Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Director of the Office for Divine Worship for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will preside over the 28th annual Blessing of the Nativity Scene. The crèche will be located outside on the lawn in front of the Cathedral. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 […]

December 17, 2024

Saint John The Evangelist Parish in Center City to Hold Annual Christmas Concert

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will hold its annual Christmas concert titled “Christmas in Song.” Sunday, December 22, 2024 2:00 p.m. Saint John the Evangelist Parish 21 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Directed by Dr. Annette DiMedio, the performance will feature the cantors and choir at Saint John the Evangelist […]

December 13, 2024

Catholic Social Services to Host 69th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party for Nearly 500 Children and Youth

Attendees represent thousands of young people across the Greater Philadelphia Area who benefit annually from community-based and residential programs offered by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

December 12, 2024

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls and Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls Jointly Awarded $70,000 Grant From the Connelly Foundation To Establish Learning Support Programs

The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has received a $70,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation to support Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia and Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in the Tacony section of Philadelphia. The funding will establish learning support […]

December 12, 2024

The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Host Annual Family Christmas Celebration

Over 400 individuals will be in attendance for this festive occasion, including those served by DGDP as well as their families and caregivers.