In her weekly message, Audrey challenges us to look at the 2026-2027 Pastoral Plan as a blueprint for sharing our faith more intentionally.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain three men to the Permanent Diaconate for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia during Mass on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

• Dr. Kevin J. Kelly, a member of Saint Bernadette Parish in Drexel Hill (Delaware County).
• Mr. John A. Milius, a member of Annunciation B.V.M. Parish in Havertown (Delaware County).
• Dr. Shawn P. Terkhorn, a member of Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale (Montgomery County).

Help beautify our Parish campus!

On Saturday, May 9, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM all are invited to plant flowers around the church grounds. This is the time we beautify the campus with a new burst of color that will last until fall.

If actual planting is not your thing, we could use your support distributing plants and helping with the clean up efforts.

Jean Madden provides a summary of the DMI 2025 Survey Results – Part 2

Position Summary
The Maintenance/Custodial Associate supports the mission of the Parish by ensuring that all church campus facilities are clean, safe, welcoming, and properly prepared for liturgies, meetings, and events. This full-time position works collaboratively with parish staff, supports rectory needs, assists with event setups, and helps maintain the campus through routine cleaning, organization, and light maintenance work. Benefits include medical, a 403(b)-retirement plan and paid vacation. Other benefits are also available.

CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTION

To apply for this position, please email your resume to Karen David at bkdavid2@verizon.net.

Mark your calendars! May 12th at 7:00 PM

The first of several messages discussing the DMI Results and our Parish Pastoral Plan

Statement from Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Following the Ruling by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania on the Use of Public Funding for Abortion

As Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia, I am deeply disturbed and saddened by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania’s recent ruling overturning our state’s ban on the utilization of public funding for elective abortions. In effect, the court is forcing all taxpayers to fund abortions and proclaiming a constitutional right to end the life of an unborn child.

As Catholics, we believe that life is God’s most precious gift and that we share a responsibility to uphold its sanctity for all people from conception to natural death.

The Church’s strong commitment in this regard is a holistic one. We advocate strongly for the unborn, who cannot speak for themselves. At the same time, we work tirelessly to care for the needs of the hungry, the poor, the sick, the immigrant, the elderly, the oppressed, and all those who are marginalized with dignity and grace.

It is my hope and prayer that immediate action will be taken to reinstate the ban on public funding for abortions, and that all Pennsylvanians will work to sustain a true culture of respect for life.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.

Archbishop of Philadelphia

The Funeral Mass for Rick Tralies – recorded 4/21/2026