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Connelly Foundation Funds Museum Trips for Catholic Schools Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
A new Connelly Foundation grant will provide one grade from each Catholic school in the Philadelphia region with a fully funded trip to the Museum of the American Revolution, offering students a meaningful way to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Archdiocesan Philadelphia Schools Issue Update for Jan. 29
Archdiocesan high schools in the City of Philadelphia will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 29, while parochial elementary schools in the city will notify families directly about their operating status.
Missionary Hubs Help People Encounter Christ Via Prayerful Community Events
Since five innovative Missionary Hubs were planted in the Catholic Church of Philadelphia last year, they are starting to draw people in their communities to one another and to the Lord.
Bridgeport Young Adults Form No-Pressure Group for Monthly Holy Hour, Social
While some groups invite sharing of one’s spiritual journey, Sacred Heart Parish in Montgomery County focuses young Catholics on the Eucharist, confessions, and friendships.
Philadelphia Archdiocesan Schools to Operate on Flexible Instruction Day Jan. 28
High schools and parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 28, and will operate on a Flexible Instruction Day as severely inclement weather continues to impact the region.
Philadelphia Catholic Schools to Shift to Flexible Instruction Day Jan. 27
High schools and parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, and will operate on a Flexible Instruction Day due to severe weather over the weekend.
New Film Promotes Urgent Need for Foster and Adoptive Families
The documentary “A Place to Belong” charts the work of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia and the transformative experience, and the “challenge and beauty” of caring for children in need.
Archbishop Pérez Offers Message of Gratitude as Catholic Schools Week Begins
Archbishop Pérez shared a video message Jan. 25 for Catholic Schools Week, thanking educators, families, and supporters for their role in forming students in faith and community.
Catholic Charities Appoints its First-Ever Chief HR Officer as Part of Efforts to Strengthen and Unify Programs in the Service of Mission
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia has appointed its first Chief Human Resources Officer as part of a broader effort to unify more than 40 programs and strengthen support for its 1,600 employees.
Sister Mary Martina Lavin, RSM, dies at 90
Sister Mary Martina Lavin, RSM, age 90, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on January 11, 2026, at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA.