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Local Parishioner, Former Catholic Medical Association President Receives National NFP Award
St. Ignatius of Antioch parishioner and former Catholic Medical Association president Dr. Lester “Les” Ruppersberger has received a national award for his leadership in Natural Family Planning and Catholic health care.
Manor College President Joins Seminary Academic Affairs Committee
Dr. Jonathan Peri, president of Manor College in Jenkintown, has been appointed to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. He will serve on the committee from fall 2026 through Dec. 31, 2030.
Christ in the City Builds ‘School of Love’ on Philadelphia’s Streets
Ana Salazar, the Catholic missionary organization’s new local director, is empowering young people to befriend homeless persons “experiencing the poverty of loneliness.”
Archbishop Pérez Announces Parish Life Director Appointments
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Kenneth Johnston and David Winter as parish life directors at St. Gabriel Parish in Philadelphia and Holy Cross Parish in Springfield, respectively.
O’Hara Pins Hopes on Ending Carroll’s Field Hockey Dynasty
The Lions are eager to face a Carroll squad that has won 31 consecutive PCL games and nine straight championship appearances. A close contest between the two on Oct. 7 presages a thriller should they meet in this year’s final.
Reverend John V. Oulds, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Joseph Parish, Coatesville
Reverend John V. Oulds, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Joseph Parish, Coatesville, died on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Sister Maureen Peter O’Connor, IHM, dies at 87
Sister Maureen Peter O’Connor died in Camilla Hall on September 28, 2026, having served for 69 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Sister Mary Grace Fertal, IHM, dies at 86
Sister Mary Grace Fertal died in Camilla Hall on September 30, 2026, having served for 69 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Diverse African Catholic Communities Celebrate ‘Promise of Communion’
A bishop born in Cameroon joined Philadelphians from 19 African nations for the annual African Family Heritage Mass and feast Oct. 11 at St. Irenaeus Church in Southwest Philadelphia.
‘Moment of Grace:’ Cathedral’s Music Director Leads Song at Sheen Beatification Mass
Philadelphian Charlene Angelini served as cantor during the liturgy declaring Archbishop Fulton Sheen “blessed” last month in St. Louis. She also received a major honor by the Knights of Columbus.