Blessed Trinity School (BTC) in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia will hold its 10th Annual Live Nativity as part of its observance of Advent. The Nativity will feature students from the seventh and eighth grades as well as live animals on the steps of Saint Timothy Church. Friday, December 15, 2023 5:00 p.m. Live […]

Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) in Springfield (Delaware County) is working to bring Christmas cheer to children in need with its Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Party and Prayer Service. Each year, COHS partners with charitable organizations throughout the area including Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children (ABC) Christmas […]

The event will include caroling by the West Chester University Newman Center Choir, dancing, a seated luncheon, a distribution of gifts, and a special visit from Santa.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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