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Risen From Ashes, New St. Francis of Assisi School Opens in Springfield
The primary building of the school was destroyed by fire almost two years ago. Archbishop Pérez blessed the new, $7 million building Sept. 1, rebuilt through the commitment of the parish community in Delaware County.
St. Charles Seminary Releases Annual Report
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomed 140 seminarians during the 2025-26 academic year and celebrated 20 ordinations to the priesthood in 2026, according to its latest annual report.
Professor at Seminary, Villanova U Named to Vatican Committee on History
Last month Pope Leo XIV named Dr. Francesco Cesareo a member of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, which works “to preserve and nurture historical truth,” said the distinguished professor of history.
‘American Idol’ Finalist to Headline 12th Annual AbbeyFest
Performer Danny Gokey will cap the day-long celebration of the Christian music festival, which includes Mass and adoration, for the second year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
Joey Crawford, NBA Ref and Philly-area Parishioner, Inducted into Hall of Fame
The Catholic native of Havertown and resident of West Chester capped his nearly 40-year career refereeing NBA games, which began officiating CYO contests, by entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Aug. 15.
Faith and Data Fuel Milestone Year for Catholic Schools
This fall schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will use new tools to help students succeed. Early in the new year the Catholic school system will celebrate 175 years since its founding by St. John Neumann.
Catholic Charities Backpack Drive Provides School Supplies, Food To Hundreds of Philadelphia Students
Philadelphia students received backpacks and school supplies through back-to-school events hosted by three Catholic Charities Family Service Centers. Families also received food, books, personal care items, and information about available community services.
Cardinal’s Forum Examines AI in Light of Pope Leo’s Encyclical
Six professors from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary each unpacked one chapter of “Magnifica Humanitas” Aug. 25 to ask critical societal questions in the age of advancing artificial intelligence.
Father Timothy Tarnacki Heads to Florida After Decade of Philadelphia Ministry
After serving 10 years in the Philadelphia region, including the past three as director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Ministry with Young Adults, Pauline Father Timothy Tarnacki is preparing for a new assignment in Florida while reflecting on the relationships and experiences that shaped his priesthood.
Pastoral Leaders to Learn Ways of Walking With Immigrants at Upcoming Event
Villanova University’s Mother Cabrini Institute and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will host a Mid-Atlantic regional conference with bishops and Church leaders Sept. 17-18.