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New Office to Unify Catholic Church of Philadelphia’s Advancement Efforts with ‘One Heart and One Mind’
The new Office of Stewardship and Development will strengthen and unify advancement across the Catholic Church of Philadelphia by fostering a renewed culture of stewardship through technology, collaboration, and a best-in-class experience for benefactors and beneficiaries alike.
Black Catholics Gather Online to Pray Rosary in October
Devotion to Mary has always been a part of the Black Catholic experience, according to Stacy Williams, director of the archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics.
With Trust That ‘God’s Got Us,’ Jay Wright Opens Up on Faith at Paoli Event
The Villanova coaching legend revealed God’s hand in his life and on his championship teams with an inspiring talk to 700 people at St. Norbert Parish.
Johnny’s Run for Life Honors Late Cardinal O’Hara Grad’s Pro-Life Mission
Johnny Williamson was killed in a car crash, but his legacy has given thousands of children a chance to live, thanks to an annual 5K fundraiser.
Catholic College Students, Leaders Share Their Faith Journey at Secular Schools
Students from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University reveal the challenges, peace, and joys they find when making faith their top priority.
African Family Heritage Mass Honors Unity From Faith’s Diversity
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated the Mass Oct. 12 and offered words of honor and encouragement for those living their Catholic faith through their shared cultures.
Steve Colestock Named Chief Human Resources Officer for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Colestock will lead a unified, mission-driven HR strategy across all Catholic Charities of Philadelphia program areas.
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center to Relocate in Center City Philadelphia Next Year
The Church’s administrative offices comprising 250 employees will move little more than a block away beginning in spring of 2026. The current site at 222 North 17th Street, built in 1971, faces cost prohibitive maintenance needs. The move will focus resources on mission as opposed to maintenance.
Temple Doctor, Catholic Deacon, Receives National Medical Award
Dr. John M. Travaline, a permanent deacon at a Montgomery County parish, has been nationally honored as a Distinguished Guardian of the Faith by the Catholic Medical Association.
Neumann Goretti Senior Leads Students in Writing Letters to Military Members
Nick Morici is gathering other students at SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia for a project to do something good for others, “just because he wants to do something good.”