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catholicphilly news from the archdiocese of philadelphia skip to page content menu menu more more share spread the word archdiocese of philadelphia get our newsletter advertise with us archdiocese of philadelphia get our newsletter advertise with us close news local news catholic education catholic charities of philadelphia people and events sports obituaries calendar of events submit your event usccb news and statements vatican news features photo features video features commentaries catholic spirituality podcasts profile hispanic catholics archbishop pérez s messages catholic directory support our work newsletter signup about us archbishop pérez archbishop pérez issues statement on pennsylvania abortion funding decision in an april 23 statement archbishop nelson pérez said that he is deeply disturbed and saddened by the commonwealth court of pennsylvania s ruling on the use of public funding for abortion see more stories in archbishop pérez local news 200 local catholic school students join in day of service for youths gathering with archbishop pérez april 15 at lansdale catholic high school students from across the region stuffed bags of needed items for kids in out of school time programs run by catholic charities of philadelphia philly based religious orders champion st francis in jubilee year the capuchin franciscans and sisters of st francis of philadelphia live the beloved saint s ministry and spirituality daily during this year marking 800 years since his death disciple with a camera brings kensington s forgotten to the screen with his documentary mercy at the gates newtown s dan tarrant films not only the poor and addicted souls of the community but the also the ministers who like god love them unconditionally see more stories in local news spirituality as with sacred heart symbol of fire enflames us with compassionate love our hearts were burning within us the disciples recount in the gospel reading for this sunday which msgr joseph prior explains by pointing to a tradition of lighting the fire of faith and hope in the resurrected jesus see more stories in spirituality commentaries rediscover the gift we might forget catholic education a catholic high school senior says his school has become so familiar that it s often taken for granted brendan towell urges taking a fresh look at the gift of catholic schools and helping others do the same the sign of the cross four seconds that witness everything the ancient gesture affirms the holy trinity at the start of mass a meal a car drive and so many moments of life it also stands against a modern christian tendency to dismiss the suffering of the cross writes father patrick brady easter isn t over the key to communion reconciliation and a more welcoming church writer anne desantis proposes the virtue of affability as one way to carry the good practices of lent into easter and beyond and to embody the spirit of a church that invites all to deeper communion and holiness see more stories in commentaries photo features mass celebrates neumann scholars incoming class of 2030 the connelly foundation hosted a mass and reception honoring the neumann scholars class of 2026 and welcoming the incoming class of 2030 to archdiocesan secondary schools missionary hub leaders volunteers gather for spring retreat staff and volunteers from the archdiocese of philadelphia s five missionary hubs joined leaders from the strategy office and the catholic leadership institute on april 14 for a retreat focused on prayer reflection and collaborative outreach photos christ in the city hosts encounter fundraiser dinner in blue bell the evening highlighted the ministry s impact in the community and invited support for its mission see more stories in photo features culture book reveals how catholic relief services turned its mission toward justice catholic identity and the church s social teaching inspired crs to transform from charity to solidarity writes retired villanova professor suzanne toton in her recent book groundbreaking service of franciscan sisters explored in new film an award winning screenwriter showcases the local national and international impact of compassion by the sisters of st francis of philadelphia based in delaware county see more stories in culture vatican news this week africa welcomes pope leo under shadow of war in world catholicphilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from vatican news the official news portal of the holy see the following report on the week of april 12 2026 links to stories on vaticannews va see more stories in vatican news see more stories in sports archdiocese recognizes high school scholar athletes for fall and winter sports the honor rolls recognize high school student athletes across the archdiocese who earned first or second honors academically while competing in their respective sports korey francis follows pa state title with baptism into catholic church the junior at msgr bonner archbishop prendergast high school and pcl boys basketball mvp led his team to their first piaa championship while preparing to become catholic through his school s ocia program see more stories in sports profile estela reyes bugg to retire after 30 years of saying yes to service the philadelphia resident has started new initiatives from community centers to project rachel to leading volunteers for catholic charities of philadelphia all with the compassionate love of jesus in her heart see more stories in profile calendar of events st gianna feast day mass at nativity of our lord church set for april 28 celebrate st gianna beretta molla s feast april 28 at nativity of our lord warminster with a rosary mass relic veneration and reception villanova to mark first anniversary of pope leo xiv with panel discussion villanova university will host pope leo one augustinian pastoral prophetic on april 28 at the connelly center villanova room featuring a panel of church leaders journalists and scholars reflecting on the first year of pope leo xiv s pontificate pro life union of greater philadelphia s march for life set for april 25 the annual philadelphia march for life will take place april 25 beginning at 7 30 a m at the cathedral basilica of ss peter and paul before participants process to independence mall for a rally featuring speaker ryan bomberger see more stories in calendar of events usccb u s bishops chairman on doctrine issues clarification on just war theory bishop chairmen urge administration to extend commitments on life to all vulnerable mothers infants and children in the womb see more stories in usccb hispanic catholics caminando con jesús sin reconocerlo la voz de dios april 19 2026 en este episodio de pascua de la voz de dios marianela reflexiona sobre el poderoso evangelio de los discípulos de emaús lucas 24 13 35 see more stories in hispanic catholics obituaries reverend henry james hutchins pastor emeritus of saint pius x parish in broomall dies at 84 reverend henry james hutchins pastor emeritus saint pius x parish broomall died on saturday april 12 2026 see more stories in obituaries 2026 catholicphilly archdiocese of philadelphia 2024 2025 audited financial statements of the archdiocese of philadelphia confirmation schedules pa catholic conference u s conference of catholic bishops archives of the catholic standard and times