News
Sidelined by Knee Injury, Sophia Topakas Leads as Champion Teammate
The Archbishop Wood senior soccer star suffered a devastating setback midway through her team’s run to the state title, but her resilience, maturity, and bench presence made her a still-valuable contributor.
Advent Retreatants at Cathedral Reminded ‘Christ Himself is Present in the Poor’
Dozens of participants at a retreat Dec. 13 reflected on “Dilexi Te,” the recent letter of Pope Leo XIV, on the need to encounter marginalized people with love, and on the ways indifference to them can occur.
Local Parishes Evangelize with Advent, Christmas Decor
Many parish volunteers are hard at work decorating their church as they’ve done for years, while others place laser-focus on the days of Advent at hand.
St. John Fisher, Boothwyn, Donates Nearly 1,000 Gifts Through Advent Drive
The Delaware County parish collected nearly 1,000 gifts and dozens of gift cards through its annual Advent giving tree drive.
17 Catholic High School and Special Education Educators Honored for Long Service
Teachers and administrators marking 25 years of dedicated service, including one teacher celebrating his 50th year, will receive the Archdiocese of Philadelphia High School and Special Education Service Award.
Deacon Mark Nowakowski Leads Phoenixville Parish, Making a ‘Welcoming Place’
As Parish Life Director of St. Mary the Assumption Parish, his administrative abilities will allow the priest to administer the sacraments offer pastoral care more fully. As a deacon, he is “focused on serving the people of the parish, to help them grow closer to Christ.”
Living Drive‑thru Nativity Returns to Warminster Dec. 20
Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster will present its free living drive‑thru Nativity, with live Christmas scenes and home‑baked cookies for each car.
Chalfont Parish Invites Faithful to Advent Lessons & Carols Dec. 21
St. Jude Church and Shrine invites the faithful to a reflective Festival of Lessons & Carols celebrating Advent through Scripture and song.
Young Catholic Professionals Philadelphia Names New President
Young Catholic Professionals Philadelphia welcomes new president Autumn Gargiule as the chapter enters its fifth year.
Local Catholic Relief Services Group Raising Funds for Humanitarian Aid
The CRS Philadelphia Advocacy Chapter is seeking community support for its Save Lives campaign, which aims to sustain critical humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations worldwide amid significant funding cutbacks.