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Archbishop Pérez

Archbishop Pérez: Mass Attendance Up 7.5% in 2025

In a Feb. 6 video message, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez said Mass attendance in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was up 7.5% in 2025 compared to 2024 as the Trust and Hope initiative moves forward.

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Local News

Sisters, Seminarians, Young Adults Form Bonds Via Holy Hoops

Friendship, faith and a focus on vocations mixed with bounce passes, layups and rebounds last Saturday in a three-on-three basketball competition at Archbishop Wood High School.

Gospel, Traditional, and Jewish Choirs Will Unite Sunday at Cathedral Basilica

The Interfaith Choir Concert Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. will showcase the diverse traditions and unified voices of praise.

St. Mary’s Marks Candlemas, Presentation of Jesus, with Sung Latin Mass

The parish in Conshohocken, Montgomery County celebrated an evening liturgy with the blessing and distribution of candles representing the light of Christ. The feast marks the Lord’s presentation in the Temple as a “light for revelation.”

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Spirituality

In Ways Simple and Profound, We Share Our ‘Salt’ and ‘Light’

Msgr. Joseph Prior tells the story of a couple who opened their home to a man in need. Their love and compassion flowed from within, echoing the teaching of Jesus in this Sunday's Gospel.

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Photo features

Young Men Explore the Call to Priesthood at Archdiocesan Vocations Event

The Jan. 29 evening of prayer, conversation, and vocation stories brought together young men exploring the priesthood, seminarians, and clergy from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. See our photo gallery.

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Commentaries

Pregnant Women Find They’ve Got Sisters on Their Journey of Life

From the Sisters of Life convent in North Philadelphia comes a witness to the transforming power of vulnerability and accompaniment, and the gifts of life and love, as writer Matthew Gambino discovered on a recent visit.

Is it Prudent to Trek to Mass in a Snowstorm?

With snow on the ground and possibly more on the way, Father Patrick Brady shows how to balance the obligation to attend Sunday Mass with deciding whether to drive, ride or walk to church – or stay home.

‘Year of St. Francis’ to Shine Light on EcoPhilly’s Work in Philly Region

The Catholic environmental stewardship group invites more local Catholics to its work of caring for our common home – this year featuring mini grants for parishes and schools.

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Vatican News

This Week: Trafficking a ‘Crime Against Humanity;’ Papal Letter on Sports; Cistine Clean Up

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 Feb. 1, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

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Profile

For 41 Years, Catholic Charities’ Fran Swiacki Has Seen ‘God’s Face’

The Port Richmond native prepares for retirement after a long career serving at-risk adolescents and individuals with disabilities. The work has reinforced the values instilled by his parents and strengthened his Catholic faith.

Missionary Hub Director Aims to ‘Burst Open the Doors’ to Welcome People Back to Church

Michael Hadjak leads the Missionary Hub at St. Alphonsus Parish in Maple Glen, where he hopes evangelization by today’s active parishioners joyfully sharing their faith will attract those who are distant from their home in the Church.  

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Sports

Conwell-Egan’s Juggernaut Wrestling Squad Retakes PCL Title

The Eagles won the Philadelphia Catholic League championship, their fourth in five years, with a decisive victory over St. Joseph’s Prep Jan. 28.

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Calendar of Events

March Trainings to Equip Parishes for Disability-Inclusive Ministry

The Office for Persons with Disabilities will host free two‑day trainings in English and Spanish to equip parish leaders and volunteers with tools for welcoming parishioners of all abilities.

St. Patrick Parish, Philadelphia, Announces Lenten Eucharistic Series and Devotions

Guest preachers will lead reflections on the Eucharist throughout Lent, culminating in the parish’s annual Forty Hours Devotions.

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USCCB

In Commemoration of Black History Month, “Let Us Be Faithful Stewards of Memory,” Say Bishop Garcia and Bishop Campbell

Archbishop Coakley Calls on Policymakers to Pursue Diplomatic Negotiations and Maintain New START’s Limits

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Hispanic Catholics

Nuestra Señora de Lourdes – La Voz de Dios Feb. 1, 2026

En este programa especial de La Voz de Dios, Marianela Núñez comparte una reflexión profunda sobre Nuestra Señora de Lourdes y la sanación de los enfermos.

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Obituaries

Sister Clare Halloran, SSJ, dies at 85

Sister Clare Halloran SSJ, (formerly Sister Miriam Kathleen,) age 85, died on January 28, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.

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