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Stacy Gallagher Named President of Pope John Paul II High School
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Stacy Gallagher as the next president of Pope John Paul II High School, effective June 15.
Cathedral to Host Novena Ahead of National Consecration to Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Cathedral will host a June 3-11 Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in preperation for the National Consecration of the United States.
Old City Parish to Hold Panel on Immigration, Religious Freedom
The June 7 panel will explore how immigration and religious pluralism have shaped the nation's history and future.
‘What Hope Looks Like:’ Archbishop Pérez Ordains 8 Priests
A near capacity congregation in the Cathedral invoked the Holy Spirit in ancient tradition during the May 16 ordination of Philadelphia’s largest class of new priests in 23 years.
Sister St. Herman D’Uva, SSJ, dies at 98
Sister St. Herman D’Uva SSJ, (Lucy Cecilia D'Uva), age 98, died on May 13, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
St. Charles Seminary Confers Degrees on 46 Clergy, Religious, Lay People at Concursus
The annual graduation ceremony of the seminary marked the academic achievements of people in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia – including eight new priests – all well prepared to “share God’s handiwork” in the world.
New Pact Eases Path to College for Archdiocesan Students
Mount St. Mary’s University and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced a partnership this spring offering scholarships up to $35,000 per year. The plan is already yielding strong results.
Two Men Took Longest Roads to Become New Philadelphia Priests
Newly ordained Fathers Jude Opara and Michael Gokie journeyed from Nigeria, Peru, and several U.S. states to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where they will begin to serve since Archbishop Pérez ordained them priests May 16.
Second Chances, New Beginnings: Building Futures for At-Risk Youth
Once a sixth‑grader expelled from school, Ken Whalen now helps Philadelphia teens build skills, confidence, and second chances through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Youth Skills Building Program.
Port Richmond’s Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center: Transforming Lives, One Visit at a Time
Jennifer Scornaienchi has spent more than two decades transforming the lives of older adults, offering community, compassion, and vital services through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center.