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Reverend James A. Callahan
Reverend James A. Callahan, Pastor Emeritus, Christ the King Parish, Philadelphia, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Sister M. Geraldine O’Donnell, IHM, dies at 87
Sister M. Geraldine O’Donnell died in Camilla Hall on June 25, 2026, in the 70th year as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Rugged PCL Baseball Readies Its Best to Win Carpenter Cup Classic
The top players of the Philadelphia Catholic League faced their counterparts around the region for the annual high school baseball tournament. The PCL hitters faced tough pitching all year, so they were unfazed on the way to capturing the cup last month.
Immaculata University President Barbara Lettiere to Retire in 2027 After Decade of Leadership
Barbara Lettiere, who has led Immaculata University since 2017, announced she will retire July 1, 2027, as the Board of Trustees begins a national search for the Catholic university’s next president.
Andrea Hall Named Director of Archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults
Andrea Hall, who has served as associate director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults for the past two and a half years, has been named its new director, succeeding Father Timothy Tarnacki, OSPPE, following his new pastoral assignment with the Pauline Fathers.
Saint Joseph’s University to Host Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership Conference
Saint Joseph's University will host its annual Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership Conference on July 30, bringing together participants for a day of reflection, learning, and leadership formation. The event will feature keynote speakers Eric Clayton and Sr. Margaret Scott, A.C.I., D.Min., along with breakout sessions focused on discernment, self-awareness, and Ignatian spirituality.
Thousands Mark Climax of National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Solemn Mass, Procession in Philadelphia
The 43-day pilgrimage brought Christ in the Eucharist to communities in 14 U.S. states culminating on Sunday, July 5 with a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica and a journey between the shrines of the city’s two saints.
Pope Leo XIV Honored During Liberty Medal Ceremony in Philadelphia
During a live address telecast July 3 from Rome to an interfaith audience at the National Constitution Center, the “son of this great country” spoke of a nation founded on the God-given dignity of the human person.
Thomas J. Geisler Named CFO of Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education
Geisler brings 17 years of experience in educational finance to his new position. He will succeed David Magee, who served for more than four decades in financial roles for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, when he retires July 31.
Newest Archdiocesan Shrine for Adoration Opens in Havertown
Archbishop Nelson Pérez dedicated the Sacre Coeur Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Denis Parish on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 12. He also consecrated the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Sacred Heart.