The freedoms that we celebrate this Independence Day should inspire us to become faithful witnesses to God’s blessings and to ...

The nine-week series will reflect on the nation's 250th anniversary through the theme "The United States of Mary" and feature ...

A Retreat for Prison Ministers will take place Aug. 3-5 in Malvern for Catholics engaged in prison, jail, and detention ...

Archbishop Nelson Pérez dedicated the Sacre Coeur Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Denis Parish on the Solemnity of the ...

Catholics were present in colonial America but faced restrictions and discrimination. In Philadelphia, the cradle of ...

While many noted 18th century Catholics sided with the American patriots during the Revolution, numerous lesser-known ...

The mobile exhibit traveling this year nationwide made a stop in Philadelphia June 25-26. It documented not only the challenges that people face to live, but the help they receive locally from ...

The large-scale commemorations of 1876, 1926, and 1976 in Philadelphia saw contributions and leadership from the Catholic community, a local historian points out.

The presence of the 2-year-old golden retriever at St. Dorothy Parish will end when the pastor, Father Michael Murphy, retires July 1. But the dog’s posts on Facebook and presence at the Jersey Shore ...

The Irish immigrant’s legacy and his imprint on the United States Navy affords him a permanent place of honor in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia philanthropist and father of 10 played a major economic role in funding the American colonists’ eventual victory over the British empire.

Traveling cross-country didn’t stop Thomas Sorber, the top draft pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder last year, from passing on the values he learned at Archbishop Ryan to young basketball campers.