Catholic Church of Philadelphia

Yesterday, on the day during Catholic Schools Week, which is designated as “Celebrating Our Nation,” an exciting new initiative for @ArchPhilly, was announced by the Connelly Foundation, to coincide with America’s 250th Anniversary 🇺🇸🔔! catholicphilly.com/2026/01/news/l…

Throwback Thursday – Catholic education is central to the IHM mission. Through teaching and presence, IHM sisters help students grow in faith, knowledge, and service. During National Catholic Schools Week, we give thanks for our sisters who continue to teach, inspire, and serve.

Get the feeling that times have changed? Join us for Parish Life in an Apostolic Age, a workshop that will help you & your parish to shift from maintenance to mission. 3/14 in NE Philadelphia or 4/11 in Chester, PA. Details: phillyevang.org/events/

1/2 As we continue to celebrate 🎉 Catholic Schools Week 2026, here’s my special shoutout to our missionary disciples at the Rising Together Alliance who are truly doing incredible work & providing

Stay safe & warm on this ☃️🌨️❄️ start to #catholicschoolsweek!

1/4 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The impending winter snowstorm for this Sunday, January 25, 2026, and the corresponding state of emergency declared by the City of Philadelphia, reminds everyone to make prudential and safe decisions regarding travel.

1/3 **INCLEMENT WEATHER** Due to severely inclement weather projected to impact our region on Sunday, January 25th @ArchPhilly high school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Monday, January 26, 2026.

SAVE THE DATE! It's time to get your team together - the annual Cassock Classic is back on April 18, 2026. Stay tuned for information on registration!

1/3 Yesterday, I had the great joy of celebrating Mass and making a visit to Annie's Home in Northeast Philadelphia. This residential program is doing incredible work, in the @ArchPhilly , through its ministry of

Do you serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, Cantor or member of the Parish Choir? Attend an Archdiocesan training workshop to enrich your service to the Sacred Liturgy! Details at odwphiladelphia.org/workshops/

Tomorrow and Friday, clergy, consecrated religious, & lay faithful from across the 5-county @ArchPhilly will join locally and nationally in making their voices heard and prayerfully joining together for the dignity and sanctity of human life! #MarchForLife

2/2 Take a break from the busyness of everyday life to spend quality time with your spouse, hear from dynamic speakers like Steve and Becky Greene, and rejuvenate your marriage through the Sacraments. For more information or to register, visit: togetherinholiness.org/philadelphia

1/2 Catholic married and engaged couples are invited to the second annual Together in Holiness conference on Saturday, February 28 at Saint Peter Parish - West Brandywine, PA!

Today, we honor the life and ministry of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who truly exemplified the spirit of missionary discipleship in his work and his life. #MLKDay

1/2 Cardinal John O’Connor was a native Philadelphian, a towering figure throughout the Universal Church, and one of the most prolific preachers of all time. He would have turned 106 today.

#9DaysforLife is a novena for the protection of human life. Get daily prayers, reflections, and more by email or text message January 16-24. Sign up today at ow.ly/RNJT50XXuOx!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Interfaith Prayer ServiceSunday, January 18, 2026 – 3:00 PMSt. Malachy Catholic ChurchPhiladelphia, PA 19122info@stmalachyphilly.org⁣⁣ ⁣

Go deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to win souls for Christ! Schools of Missionary Discipleship begin on February 4, 2026 at St. David Parish in Willow Grove, PA. More details at: phillyevang.org/schools/

1/3 On Sunday, at St. Agatha-St. James Parish, where he serves as Assistant Newman Director, Rev. Mr. Michael Gokie was ordained a Transitional Deacon. It was my great joy to celebrate Mass and Ordain him to the Transitional Diaconate.

Kathy and Jim's leadership, molded by retired Director Amy Stoner, will touch the lives of countless Philadelphians. 🙏💙 catholicphilly.com/2026/01/news/l…