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Sister Marita Rose Donnelly, IHM, dies at 93
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly died in Camilla Hall on October 1, 2025, not too long before her 94th birthday. Sister Marita Rose died in the 76th year of her religious life.
Serra Club to Celebrate Five New Priests at Mass, Luncheon
The annual tradition hosted by the Serra Club of Philadelphia welcomes the newest priests of the Archdiocese to a Mass followed by a luncheon in Philadelphia on Nov. 6.
Queen of Peace Parishioner Enters Religious Life with IHM Sisters
Amanda Bielat, a longtime Catholic educator and campus minister, enters postulancy with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Malvern, continuing a journey rooted in faith, service, and community.
Old Oak Tree Transformed into Good Shepherd Sculpture
After a windstorm damaged a long-standing tree on the campus of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Warrington, Bucks County, the pastor and parishioners rallied to arrange for the trunk to be sculpted as an image of Jesus.
Father Joseph Farrell Brings Philly Culture, Augustinian Values to Worldwide Leadership
The graduate of Delaware County Catholic schools was elected prior general of the global Order of St. Augustine and its 2,400 friars in September.
Hundreds Join Father Bill Atkinson Pilgrimage Along Main Line
The fourth annual prayerful walk honors the late Augustinian quadriplegic priest and lifts prayers for the cause of his possible sainthood.
Sister Celeste Marie Kambic, IHM, dies at 92
Sister Celeste Marie Kambic died in Camilla Hall on September 25, 2025, just shy of her 93rd birthday.
Nurse, Advocate at Divine Providence Village Honored for Mission of Community Service
Trina Smith, LPN, was named a 2025 “Celebrate Caring” honoree by Independence Blue Cross for her compassionate nursing work at Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Divine Providence Village and her leadership of a nonprofit serving vulnerable families throughout Delaware County.
Parishes to Hold In-Pew Commitment Weekend for Catholic Charities Appeal Oct. 11-12
Parishes across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold an In-Pew Commitment Weekend on October 11–12 in support of the Catholic Charities Appeal.
Villanova’s CLEAR Project to Host Free Family Concert Celebrating Creation
The Children, Liturgy, Ecology, and Renewal (CLEAR) project at Villanova University gathers scholars, musicians and church leaders to spark needed work on children, worship and ecology.