Archbishop Pérez will also bless new statue of the Pietà in the Church vestibule and tour the school. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Holy Family Regional Catholic School in Aston (Delaware County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish […]

Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized as the first saint from the Millennial Generation next month in Rome. He dedicated his life to using technology to increase devotion to the Eucharist and died at the age of 15 in 2006. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Archbishop Wood High School […]

Archdiocesan Elementary Jazz Band and All Catholic High School Band to participate. Eighteen students representing Archdiocesan parish and regional elementary schools and private Catholic elementary schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Combined All Catholic Jazz Band Concert.   Saturday, April 5, 2025 3:00 p.m. Archbishop Ryan High School 11201 […]

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has launched a compelling video series that tells the stories of Catholics around the region who are inspired by their faith to serve others in extraordinary ways. The series will run every two weeks on CatholicPhilly.com.

If 500 or more tickets are sold, one beneficiary of CCA will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch of the game. In addition, a choir group of CCA beneficiaries will have the privilege of singing the National Anthem.

Brandon Saho, former sports reporter, turned mental health advocate will also speak to students. Ryan Quigley, a member of Lansdale Catholic High School’s Class of 2016, will visit his alma mater in Lansdale (Montgomery County) and address students about his experiences as a survivor of the terror attack in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 1, […]

Faithful from throughout the five-county Archdiocese are invited to a special opportunity to receive the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation during this Lent at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Wednesday, April 2, 2025 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, […]

Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition, On behalf of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend prayerful greetings as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr! May you be filled with peace and joy as you conclude Ramadan’s month-long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy. In 2013 Pope Francis stated that “when we show respect […]

West Catholic community to hold “Clap-Out” celebration as team departs for Hershey. The West Catholic Preparatory High School Boys’ Basketball Team will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Boys’ 3A Championship when they play South Allegheny High School from McKeesport (Allegheny County). This is West Catholic’s second appearance in the State Championship game. […]