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New Warehouse Benefits Catholic Charities’ Community Food Program
The new warehouse in Folcroft will help Catholic Charities of Philadelphia receive, store, and distribute more food to neighbors facing food insecurity across the region.
Northeast Catholic HS Alumni Mark 100-Year Legacy
A Mass on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, highlighted a reunion of graduates of the former Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school that educated young men for 84 years.
Known by Name: Walking with Young Families at the Phoenixville Missionary Hub
Through Bible studies, family events, and prayer opportunities, the Phoenixville Missionary Hub at St. Ann Parish helps young families build friendships and grow in faith. Missionaries meet parents where they are, creating a welcoming path into parish life.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Permanent Deacon Assignments Effective Nov. 1
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has announced four permanent deacon appointments, including new parish assignments in Pottstown, Bristol, and Morrisville.
Little Flower HS Receives $80,000 Grant for Women’s Leadership Institute
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls has received an $80,000 Connelly Foundation grant to develop a four-year leadership and service program for students.
New Statue of St. John Neumann Installed at Namesake High School
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez blessed the new statue Oct. 27 at SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia. It joins the statue of St. Maria Goretti as anchors of faith in the East Passyunk neighborhood.
Sacred Heart Parish, Havertown Closes 40 Hours, Opens Centennial Year
The Delaware County parish welcomed Bishop Keith Chylinski to the close of the annual devotion on Oct. 20, joined by the clergy and parishioners young and old.
Archbishop Pérez Consecrates Archdiocesan Catholic Schools to Sacred Heart
At a special Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Oct. 16, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez consecrated more than 41,000 Catholic school students across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. About 1,200 students attended in person.
Faithful Citizenship Resource for the 2026 Election
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference has released a nonpartisan voter resource to help Catholics prepare for the Nov. 3 general election with an informed conscience.
Alumni Keep the Spirit of Closed Schools Alive Through Scholarships
Graduates of former archdiocesan high schools North Catholic and St. James are raising millions of dollars for today’s students at Catholic elementary and secondary schools, extending a hand to “help the next person up.”