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Villanova Names Winner of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny, known for his ministry of social justice and care for creation, will accept the award at a university-led worldwide sustainability conference next month in Rome.

Student Athletes Sacrifice Their Summer to Prep for Fall Sports

Members of girls’ and boys’ teams say they are glad to give up a summer at the beach to return with teammates for mid-August practices ahead of this fall’s competition.

Watch Livestream: Cathedral Basilica to Mark 50th Anniversary as Minor Basilica

Watch the livestream as Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrates a Sept. 13 Solemn Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul’s designation as a Minor Basilica by Pope St. Paul VI.

School Assemblies Extend AbbeyFest’s Evangelizing Energy to Area’s Youth

Four Catholic high schools and a Catholic grade school are set to host upcoming assemblies with AbbeyFest artists. The music festival’s outreach program offers students a fun invitation to encounter Christ at their school.

In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America Screening at St. Augustine Sept. 21

This compelling film explores the people, movements, and pivotal moments that have shaped Philadelphia and the nation.

New Jersey Catholic Artist Records 1,000-Year-Old Gregorian Chant

Dr. Carly York believes she has recorded “O Nata Lux de Lumine” for the first time in history. Chant, she said, “helps us enter into a spirit of reverence before the Lord … because it's so different from anything else we hear in modern life.”

History Fair to Highlight Philadelphia’s Catholic Heritage

The St. Augustine Heritage Foundation will host a history fair from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Oct. 10 at St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia.

EcoPhilly Hosts Season of Creation Synodal Conversations

EcoPhilly and its partners will host three public synodal listening sessions this fall, inviting participants to reflect on the themes of "the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor" during the Season of Creation.

Project Magis to Honor Allen D. Wilen with 2026 Award

Project Magis will honor Allen D. Wilen with its 2026 Magis Award for his leadership in helping nonprofit, health care and faith-based organizations navigate crises while safeguarding vulnerable populations and advancing the common good.

Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia 31st Annual Golf Tournament Set for Sept. 28

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia invite you to their 31st Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 28th at Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester.