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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 10, 2023 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, alumni, and faculty from The University of […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Annual Mass Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
Faithful from North and South Philadelphia will process on foot to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in honor of our Blessed Virgin Mary. An estimated 1,200 people are expected to attend. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Mass honoring Our Lady of […]
Pope Francis Names Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla Auxiliary Bishops for The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Bishop-elect Chylinski currently serves as the Rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary; Bishop-elect Cooke currently serves as the Dean of Men at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary; Bishop-elect Esmilla currently serves as the Pastor of Saint James Parish in Elkins Park and Saint Martin of Tours Parish in Philadelphia. Today’s Announcement Today, on the Solemnity of […]
Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Hold News Conference Following Announcement That Pope Francis Has Named Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, And Reverend Efren V. Esmilla to Serve as Auxiliary Bishops for The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Earlier today, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla as Auxiliary Bishops to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and her people. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s #iGiveCatholic Initiative Raises More Than $1.6M for 101 Catholic Charitable Ministries, Schools, and Parishes
More than 7,870 benefactors helped raise more than $1.6 million to benefit the good works of 101 parishes, schools, and charitable ministries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Ms. Stacy Williams as the Next Director of The Office for Black Catholics in The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, has appointed Ms. Stacy Williams as the next Director of the Office for Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Ms. Williams will succeed Mrs. Kimberly Walker, who has served in that capacity for the past year. In making this appointment, Archbishop Pérez said, “The Archdiocese of Philadelphia […]
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Present Its Annual Christmas Concert
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert. Sunday, December 10, 2023 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 […]
Programs of Pastoral Support and Solidarity Possible Through Parishioner Generosity
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Award Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa During 2024 Concursus Ceremony
Bishop Burbidge will deliver the Concursus keynote address to seminary graduates.