Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania

BATH, PA [DOEPA] - On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Diocesan Council of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania gathered for its regular summer meeting at the Diocesan Chancery in Bath, PA. His Eminence Archbishop Mark presided over the session.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark and the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends its warmest congratulations to Archpriest Leonid Schmidt on the occasion of his 15th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. Axios!

GLEN MILLS, PA [DOEPA] - From August 8-9, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to St. Herman of Alaska Church in Glen Mills, PA, for the parish’s patronal feastday celebration.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Youth Department of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania announces the cancellation of the 2026 Fall Youth Retreat and invites youth and young adults to look forward to the 2027 Winter Youth Retreat at Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center in Stevens, PA.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Diocesan Media Office of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania invites all parishes to submit photos from the Feast of the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord, celebrated on August 6, for an upcoming diocesan feature showcasing the life of the Church throughout the Diocese.