Local News
Meet the Men: Three Men to be Ordained New Priests Saturday Morning
Get to know each of the men to be ordained and their faith journeys that led them to priesthood.
After Career of 52 Years Burying the Dead, Serving the Church, Bob Whomsley Retires
In 1972 he began mowing the lawns of a Catholic cemetery in Delaware County. As he heads into retirement 52 years later, he reflects on a career leading the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic cemeteries, and other dreams achieved.
Procession of the Saints to Give Italian Market Festival a Spiritual Boost
The South Philly religious tradition takes place at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19.
Our New Priests
Through Ultimate Frisbee, New Priest Finds Calling to Young Adult Ministry
As a second grade student, young Gregory Miller told his parents that he was going to be a priest when he grew up. Now he will be ordained a priest May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.
Former Nigerian Tennis Champion Realizes Priestly Vocation in U.S.
Bernard Okechukwu Ekeagwu once played in a Nigerian National Tennis competition, winning the bronze medal for both singles and doubles. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.
History Major Discerned Call to Priesthood While Working at Wawa
Brendan Zehner never considered a vocation to the priesthood until his senior year of college. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.
Photo features
See Scenes from the Seminary’s 187th Annual Concursus
Bishop Burbidge delivered the last graduation ceremony address at the seminary’s Wynnewood campus before its relocation to Lower Gwynedd in 2024.
Archbishop Ordains Five Men to the Transitional Diaconate
Ordination to Transitional Diaconate is one of the final steps prior to Ordination to the Priesthood.
Profile
Norristown Woman Set To Hit the Pavement Ahead of Eucharistic Congress
Amayrani Higueldo-Sanchez, 26, is training near her home in Norristown to begin a two-month walking pilgrimage of eucharistic processions across the eastern U.S., witnessing the impact of the Lord’s presence.
Local Woman Walks to Share the Presence that Changed her Life Ahead of Eucharistic Congress
Sarah Cahill, 26, is ready to begin a two-month pilgrimage across the Midwest U.S. to draw attention to the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist ahead of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July.
Spirituality
Opening Our Hearts to Receive the Holy Spirit
Msgr. Joseph Prior, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, offers a reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for Pentecost Sunday.
Calendar of Events
Catholic Charismatic Conference Set for May 18
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal will hold the Catholic Charismatic Conference this Saturday, May 18, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Plymouth Meeting.
Artcinia Presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More in Lawncrest on May 19
Immerse your family in the beauty of classical music as Artcinia’s talented musicians bring to life the four concertos that depict the beauty of each season.