Local News
Catholic Teacher Seeks Life-Saving Gift of Living Kidney Donor
Christina Behan, who teaches at Queen of Angels Catholic School in Willow Grove, leans on the power of prayer and good will from family, friends, strangers, and young students as she awaits a kidney transplant.
Area’s Catholic, Jewish Teens Become Friends in Faith
Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford and Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr continued a decades-long Catholic-Jewish dialogue that helps students grow in understanding of one another.
Deacons Hear One of Their Own Speak of Serving Those With Mental Illness
Deacon Ed Shoener, whose own daughter died by suicide, told a gathering of permanent deacons how to minister to the 20% of parishioners struggling with mental health issues.
Photo features
See Scenes from the Easter Vigil Mass at the Cathedral Basilica
The liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez marking the Resurrection of the Lord with solemn beauty and joyful hope.
Good Friday: Celebration of the Passion of the Lord
See scenes from the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord April 3 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Basilica
The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez on Holy Thursday morning, April 2. Numerous priests concelebrated and renewed their ordination promises.
People and Events
St. Hubert Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Careers Symposium
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls hosted its inaugural Jefferson “Healthcare Careers in 1-2-3” Symposium on March 27, engaging more than 50 students in hands-on learning with Jefferson Health professionals.
Calendar of Events
Catholic Charismatic Conference Set for May 9
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal will hold the Catholic Charismatic Conference Saturday, May 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Plymouth Meeting.
Gianna Center’s 6th Annual Golfing for Gianna Set for April 20
Proceeds support the Gianna Center’s mission of providing compassionate, life‑affirming healthcare for women, couples, and families.
April 11 Workshop to Prepare Parish Leaders for Ministry in an Apostolic Age
Participants will explore how to shift from maintenance to mission and meet the team from the parish’s Missionary Hub.
Hispanic Catholics
La Resurrección que transforma: Una conversación de Pascua con el Arzobispo Pérez – La Voz de Dios April 5, 2026
En este episodio especial de Pascua de La Voz de Dios, Marianela conversa con el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez sobre el verdadero significado de la Resurrección en nuestras vidas hoy.