All are welcome to participate in the Life in the Spirit 2022 Seminar. Sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the free seven-week seminar will begin on Friday, July 15^th.

Weekly sessions will be held in-person at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church (1350 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150). If you are unable to attend, you can watch a video after each session via the Saint Raymond of Penafort YouTube Channel.

Each seminar will include a dynamic speaker presentation. This year’s speaker line-up includes Father Rafal Walczyk, O.S.P.P.E., National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa; Susan Havey; Kathleen McCarthy; Father Chris Walsh, Pastor of Saint Cecilia Parish; Father Stephen T. DeLacy, Vicar for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults; and Fr Joseph Ita Sam, C.M., Parochial Vicar of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Please click here to learn more about the 2022 Life in the Spirit Virtual Conference.

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding 4^th of July Shootings in Philadelphia and Highland Park, Illinois

Yesterday was perhaps the darkest 4^th of July in our collective memory. Just hours after we learned of lives being intentionally extinguished by a gunman at a parade in Illinois, violence struck at home in Philadelphia with multiple police officers being shot in the line of duty as the fireworks display began on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Civic celebrations like the commemoration of our country’s birth are meant to unify our richly diverse populace. They prompt us to reflect on the lofty goal of preserving and protecting freedom, dignity, equality, and opportunity for all of our brothers and sisters.

Yesterday, death, disfigurement, fear, and panic draped a heavy pall over our already wounded and struggling nation. Our collective mettle is being tested over and over again. Evil acts and senseless loss of life have become all too common features of our landscape.

In my recent Independence Day message, I said that our American spirit shines brightest when we treat our neighbors with dignity and respect. In the wake of further pain, confusion, and sadness, we must act. Words alone are not enough. Acts of kindness and charity, no matter the size, are contagious. Let’s work together and mend the tears in the fabric of our nation’s soul.

I ask all people of goodwill to pray that God will strengthen our efforts, bring comfort to those in mourning, and place our law enforcement officers and first responders under the mantle of His protection.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.

Archbishop of Philadelphia

On this Blessed Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, let us praise the infinite love in the Heart of Jesus for the grace of this significant advance of the culture of life today!

Please click here to read a statement on the matter by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.

A link to the full opinion can be found by clicking here.