Ten students representing four Archdiocesan high schools throughout the five-county region were recently recognized by the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation. One of the students is a Semifinalist and nine are Commended Scholars in the 2023 National Merit® Scholarship Program. The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in […]

Residents along the Florida coast have been bracing for Hurricane Ian for some time. Yesterday afternoon, it made landfall. As in Cuba, Ian wrought havoc claiming innocent lives and obliterating homes and businesses in its path. Along with all people of good will, I am deeply saddened by the images of the devastation and the […]

Saint Mary Interparochial School (Saint Mary’s) in Philadelphia will celebrate its sixteenth annual Harvest Hoedown on Locust. Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saint Mary Interparochial School Locust Street between 4th and 5th Streets Philadelphia, PA 19106 **The Event is Rain or Shine** The event will feature hayrides, a scarecrow contest, food, […]

Commemorating the rich heritage, diversity, and contributions of the Hispanic Catholic Community to the Church in Philadelphia 

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to participate in a Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

This prayerful gathering recognizes the plight of migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking persons, families, and communities.

As you prepare to celebrate the Most Holy Days of the year, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, I write on behalf of the people of Archdiocese of Philadelphia to extend prayerful best wishes.

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to mark the beginning of Respect Life Month at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel.