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Sacred Heart Novena and Consecration
On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. To prepare ourselves to receive Jesus more fully into our lives and into the life of our country, consider praying the recommended Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus prepared by our bishops especially for this occasion. The novena occurs from June 3 to June 11.- Novena to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: English / Español
- “We Hold These Truths” Official Prayer of Consecration: English / Español
Effective June 8, Our New Mailing Address
Back in October 2025, we shared the news with you that the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center (administrative offices of Archbishop Perez and his staff) is being relocated two blocks away from its current location. Click here for the article explaining the move.The move will take place the weekend of June 5-7. Therefore, effective June 8, 2026, here is the new mailing address for the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center:
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
1601 Cherry Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1310
Please save this address for all future visits and correspondence with the offices of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center.
Please note: We will continue to use the same parking lot, the one shared with the Cathedral. Guests and visitors to the new Archdiocesan Pastoral Center should still use the same GPS address to get to the parking lot: 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. You will then walk two blocks to the new building.
Please pray for everyone involved with the move!
Office for the New Evangelization Events
2026
Catholic Women's Conference
Real Beauty in an Artificial Age
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
654 Ferry Road - Doylestown, PA
654 Ferry Road - Doylestown, PA
Speakers
Sr. Anna Laura Karp, O.P., Colleen Carroll Campbell, Samantha Kelley, Katie Weiss, Catherine Rose, Naomi Levis and Sr. Lucero Espitia
More info
For details and registration
An early sellout is expected!
Around the Archdiocese
Below you will find Catholic events being offered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the newsletter, please email all pertinent information in the format used below to mcokeley@archphila.org by the 22nd of the month for consideration. Guidelines for event submissions.
Thursday May 28, 2026 – 6:00-8:30 PM
Event: Dinner and Social for Recent Catholic Converts
St. Matthew's Missionary Hub is sponsoring a social event for recent Catholic converts. If you've joined the Church within the last three years, please join us for dinner and fellowship. Joshua Bean, St. Katharine Drexel's Missionary Hub Director, will be our keynote speaker of the night. Joshua was a former Protestant assistant pastor who converted to Catholicism in January 2025. Please see our flyer below for more details and to register.
Location: St. Matthew's Parish, Philadelphia (Mayfair)
More info: Click here for the flyer; Contact Aurora Pomales, St. Matthew Hub Parish Missionary at apomales@archphila.org with any questions or concerns.
Friday, May 29th, 2026 - 6:30pm doors open
Event: Theology on Tap
Topic: What do you Worship? Building a culture of prayer
Facilitator: Marco Casanova, Parish & Diocesan Partnership at Hallow
Location: Grady Hall, Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church (Montgomery County)
More info: View the flyer; Free to attend/no pre-registration
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Event: A Musical Pilgrimage through the Church Year: An Organ Concert of Familiar Hymns
Join us for a unique organ concert! This concert will be presented by Rev. Brandon Artman, Pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Fr. Artman is the former Director of Music at St. Matthias Church in Bala Cynwyd. He has played the organ extensively throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for decades and is presenting this concert as a fundraiser for the Church; your generosity in the free-will offering is appreciated.
Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2130 Franklin Ave. in Morton, PA
For more information, view the flyer or visit www.olphmorton.org.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 6 AM to 3 PM
Event: Padre Pio Relic Visitation
Through the generosity of the National Centre for Padre Pio, relics of St. Padre Pio from the Centre’s collection will be on display. Religious items from the Centre will also be available for purchase. Relics may be viewed and venerated before and after each Mass and until 3 PM at which time there will be a special Closing Mass and Final Veneration. Sunday Mass times are 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM, and 12 PM.
Speaker: Joseph Santoro, National Centre for Padre Pio, Regional Delegate to the United States for the International Crusade of Holy Relics
Location: Our Lady of Calvary, 11024 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
More info: To view more information about this program, visit their website: https://www.padrepio.org/visit/relic/; View the flyer; For more info, contact Juliane Teson at olocalvary@gmail.com
Sunday, May 31st, 2026 - 5:00pm
Event: Holy Hour, Talk & Eucharistic Adoration
Topic: Is Jesus the King and Center of My Life? Be Drawn into His Sacred Heart
Facilitator: Marco Casanova, Parish & Diocesan Partnership at Hallow
Location: Grady Hall, Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church (Montgomery County)
More info: View the flyer; Free to attend/no pre-registration
Friday, June 5, 2026 – 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
Event: Movie, “Matt Talbot: Urban Mystic”
You are invited to a special free screening of Matt Talbot: Urban Mystic a powerful documentary that tells the true story of a once hopeless addict who became a modern-day mystic in the heart of Dublin. His life of quiet self denial and deep faith continues to inspire people around the world. Through cinematic storytelling & powerful testimonies, the film invites viewers to see addiction, suffering and redemption in a new light and to discover that holiness is possible even in the most hidden lives.
Location: St. Denis Gym, Havertown, PA
More info: Click here for the flyer
Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 10:00AM-12:00PM
Event: Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession at St. Malachy Parish.
Come and adore Jesus, truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament! On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, we will process through the streets of Central North Philadelphia carrying the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to join in prayer and song.
Location: Beginning at St. Malachy Church, 1429 N. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 – processing to The Gesu Church, 1733 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130
More info: Click here for the flyer
Questions? pastor@stmalachyphilly.org
Various days and times from June through August 2026
Event: America 250 Events at the The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
- June 7 at 5:30 PM - Holy Hour for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi
June 28 - Let Freedom Sing Praise to the Lord Sacred Music Concert - July 5 - Solemn Mass and Eucharistic Procession to the Shrine of St. John Neumann
- June-August - Luminescence at The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
- June 24, July 29, Aug 26 - Summer Organ Series
More info: https://cathedralphila.org/
Tuesday, June 9
Event: World Youth Day 2027 Info Session
Thinking about World Youth Day in Seoul? Start your journey with us! Join us June 9 at 7 PM for a virtual info session and discover what makes this pilgrimage truly unforgettable. From the powerful moments of prayer and encounter with the universal Church to the practical details of travel, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know.
Location: Zoom
More info: Learn more and register here: https://phillyyam.org/wyd27/
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 7pm-9pm
Event: Women's Evening Recollection
Recollections are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. It includes a preached meditation, an extended examination of conscience, an opportunity to engage in spiritual direction and/or Sacramental Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. The spiritual formation offered is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church.Minister: Fr. Joseph Thomas, Chaplain, Mercer House and Assistant Chaplain, Aquinas Institute Catholic Ministry at Princeton University
Location: Annunciation of the B.V.M. Parish, 401 Brookline Blvd, Havertown, PA 19083 (Delaware County)
More info: Ochie at ochiebee@gmail.com or 410-807-1382
Event: Arise! Youth Evenings of Adoration
An Arise! Youth Evening of Adoration is an evening of Encounter for teens. An encounter with Christ, the Trinity, self, and each other. Encounter with Christ in the Eucharist, the mercy of the Father through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Holy Spirit in the communion of prayer with an Intercessory Prayer Team.
Upcoming events:
- June 12, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM - Arise! event with special Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown - Click here for the flyer
Friday, June 12 - 7:30PM
Event: Praise on the Hill Evenings of Praise, Worship, and Adoration
Join us for a powerful evening of praise and worship in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Priests will be available for Confession. Bring a snack to share afterwards for fellowship. Open to everyone, especially youth and young adults!
Location: St. Francis de Sales Parish, 35 New Road, Aston, PA 19014
More info: Praise on the Hill Flyer
Questions? Mark Griswold, Parish Life Director 610-459-2203 www.sfdslenni.org
June 13, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Event: Cana Date Night at Saint Ann's in Phoenixville
Join us, and bring the whole family, for June's Cana Date Night!
We will share a meal and enjoy time for couples / family reflection as well as group discussion. Note that there is a 4:30 vigil Mass at Saint Ann Church - couples are welcome to attend Mass and then come down to the parish hall, or to simply come straight to the hall between 5:30 and 6:00. Weather permitting we will be outside on the parish lawn! Cana Date Night is a ministry dedicated to enriching marriages and thereby strengthening families, parishes, and communities. All couples are welcome, whether you've come before or are thinking of attending for the first time.
Location: Saint Ann Church Hall, 3rd Ave & Main Street, Phoenixville PA 19460
To learn more and to RSVP: View link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA4AA28A4F58-62246805-june
Questions: Contact Monica & Dave Ryan - monica.paddock@gmail.com / 845-649-8640
June 19-21, 2026, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday - 12:00 noon
Event: Wonderfully Made 2: A Theology of the Body Retreat for Young Adult Women
This retreat will focus on tackling these big questions by growing an intimate relationship with Christ through the lens of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Sacrament of Reconciliation offered & Sunday Mass celebrated; Three meals served on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday.
Who should attend: Young adult women facing life's BIG questions: dating, vocation, marriage, children?
Retreat Leaders: Samantha Kelley, Founder FIERCE Athlete, Marie DiCecco, Women's Health Speaker
Chaplain: Fr. David O'Brien
Location: St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, 227 Isabella Road, Elverson, PA
More info: Cost: $250 per person (partial scholarships available); Questions? wonderfullymaderetreat@gmail.com; Sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Committee
Register at: https://www.lifelovesexuality.com/;
Sunday, June 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Event: Lux et Umbra Sacred Concert Series
A great way to celebrate Father's Day -- take your dad out for a concert! Featuring soloists from the Saint Agnes Schola, this program is centered on light as something that emerges through stillness, shadow, longing, and prayer.
Suggested donation $10
Location: Saint John the Baptist Church, 119 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
More info: For more information or questions, visit scholasaintagnes.com
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 8:15 AM; Optional Mass at 7:15 AM
Event: Philly Local Biking for Babies Ride
Join us in supporting pregnant moms and families served through pregnancy resource centers and young adults committed to renewing a culture of life by sponsoring and riding in our Philly Ride for Life!
Facilitator: Chris Massaro, President, Biking for Babies
Location: SS Philip and James Parish, Exton PA
More info: Free for Families; $30 for bikers. Visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026rideforlife-philly/ for full details.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10am - 12pm
Event: St. Josemaria Feast Day Mass & Reception
We invite you, your family, and friends to the 10AM Mass in Havertown's Annunciation of the BVM Parish Parish to celebrate the Feast day of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. There will be a reception at the Church Hall after Mass.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Thomas, Chaplain, Mercer House and Assistant Chaplain, Aquinas Institute Catholic Ministry at Princeton University
Location: Annunciation of the B.V.M. Parish, 401 Brookline Blvd, Havertown, PA 19083
RSVP for the Reception: Ochie at ochiebee@gmail.com or 410-807-1382
Monday, June 29-Wednesday, July 1
Event: Catholicism and the Common Good: Young Catholic Leaders Initiative Summer Seminar for High School Students
Over the course of three days, Collegium Institute’s Young Catholic Leaders Initiative free summer seminar for high school students will reflect upon the three necessary societies stipulated by Catholic Social Teaching—the family, the polity, and the Church. Through a combination of seminars and scavenger hunts, pilgrimages and feasts, we will explore the principles underlying Catholic thought on the common good by engaging with thinkers ranging from Augustine and Aquinas to Walt Whitman and Wojtyla.
Facilitator: Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture at Penn
Location: Penn Newman Center (111 S 38th St, University City Philadelphia)
More info: To learn more and register, please click here or visit https://collegiuminstitute.org/calendar/catholicism-and-the-common-good
July 2-5, 2026
Event: The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage culminates in Philadelphia
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA, the United States Bishops are sponsoring a Eucharistic Pilgrimage that will bring our Eucharistic Lord along the east coast, ending in the City of Philadelphia the weekend of July 4th. Join us at the Cathedral for the culminating events, including:
- Continuous Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral (Adorers needed! Click here to sign up for a time slot)
- Solemn Eucharistic Procession from the Cathedral to the Shrine of St. John Neumann (Volunteers needed! Serve as a Procession Marshall: Click here for details)
- Mass and Confessions
- Service projects
- Screenings of the film Cabrini (Click here for tickets)
More info: For more details, view the flyer or visit archphila.org/underGod.
Wednesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 16
Event: Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Our Annual Parish Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel begins on Wednesday, July 8th, with 7 PM Evening Prayer. For nine consecutive evenings, we will honor Our Lady with devotion and prayer. Throughout the Novena, which will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Doylestown, speakers will lead us in prayer, psalms, meditations, devotions, and preaching.
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Doylestown.
Our Parish Website: www.ourladymtcarmel.org
Monday July 13,2026 6:30 PM
Event: Vespers via Zoom 5 Year Anniversary
Join us on Monday, July 13 at 6:30 PM (ET) for this special Vespers via Zoom anniversary gathering. A special guest may join us if available. All are welcome!
Brought to you by AFIRE Ministries, a 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Catholic Charity | apeopleafire.org
More info: https://www.apeopleafire.org/vespers-via-zoom
July 13 – 16, 2026 - 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Event: Cantate Domino Choir Camp
This camp is open to all boys and girls throughout the Archdiocese, ages 7-15. Our camp provides a unique musical experience, which includes an introduction to sacred repertoire, vocal breathing techniques, vowel formation, choral tone, sight singing and music theory. Don’t miss this amazing experience!
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: Visit https://cathedralphila.org/cathedral-music/ or contact Charlene Angelini, cangelini@archphila.org
Continuing through July 2026
Event: Evangelism Training and Discipleship Groups hosted by the St. Katharine Drexel Missionary Hub
- The Saturday Evangelism Workshops are about the fundamentals of sharing your faith - skills, knowledge, and technique.
- The Wednesday Discipleship Groups are about depth and growth as followers of Jesus, both individually and in community. We'll be unpacking God's Truth, discovering personal charisms, and caring for one another as we build up the Body of Christ.
- Both gatherings are designed for Beginners: no missionary experience required!
More info: Click here; Questions? Contact Josh Bean, Missionary Hub Director at St. Katharine Drexel, jbean@archphila.org
Sunday, July 26 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Event: Come and Rest Awhile: Silent Directed Retreat
Step away from the noise of daily life and enter into a sacred rhythm of prayer, rest, and quiet listening. This week‑long silent retreat offers a gentle structure rooted in the Catholic tradition, including daily Mass, with ample time for personal prayer, reflection, and spiritual direction. Participants are invited to deepen their awareness of God’s presence and renew their hearts in stillness.
Flexible Stay Option: Retreatants are welcome to attend for the full week or choose a shorter stay (minimum of 2 nights). The retreat experience and fee will be adjusted accordingly.
Facilitator: Retreat Team of the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center
Location: Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, Philadelphia, PA
More Information:
$750 for the full week; adjusted rates for shorter stays; scholarships available.
Register by mail (check), online at https://msbt.org/mbsc, or call 267‑350‑1830.
July 31 - August 2, 2026
Event: RETROUVAILLE: Rediscover the love in your marriage
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille
(pronounced Retro-vy). Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase
intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises.
Location: Family Life Center in Malvern, PA.
More information, or to register, visit www.MarriageHelpDelVal.org
or call 215-766-3944. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
October 6 – 15, 2026
Event: Faith and Freedom America Pilgrimage through Trinity Tour Travels
The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith will host the “Freedom and Faith America” Pilgrimage in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Organized through Trinity Tour Travels, this guided pilgrimage will journey through the northeastern corridor, visiting both significant historical landmarks and Catholic sites in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to deepen their faith, reflect on the nation’s spiritual heritage, and experience fellowship along the way.
Hosts: Fr. Matthew Phelan, O.deM; Dr. Anne DeSantis, ThD; and the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation.
Cost:: $3,895 includes: Hotels, Catholic Tour Guides, Admission Fees, Breakfast, Three Dinners, Daily Masses, Catholic Priest, Ground Transportation.
Learn More: https://www.nonnatus.org/pilgrimages
Questions: Email director.srnf@gmail.com
LOOKING AHEAD...
August 6-8, 2026 - ChristLife Equip Conference, Severna Park, MD
29 de agosto, 12 y 26 de septiembre del 2026 - Vayan, y hagan discípulos (Course in Spanish), Parroquia Santos Inocentes, Filadelfia ONGOING...
- Catholic Support for Mental Health: archphila.org/support
- Mental Health Referral Network: archphila.org/mental-health-referral-network
- Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction - archphila.org/hope
- Liturgical and Sacramental Updates from the Office for Divine Worship - Click here for website
- Archdiocesan Missionaries of Mercy - archphila.org/mercy
- Young Adult Groups and Events: phillyyam.org
- Events for Teens: phillyomy.org/events/
- Intercessory Teams for Priests - phillyevang.org/pray4priests
- Institute for Christian Formation - Click here for website
- Pro-Life Pregnancy Care Resources - Click here for free guidebook
- World Mission Rosary, Mondays at 8 PM - phillyevang.org/rosary
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