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Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office Receives $125,000 Grant to Expand Leadership Program
The Office for Ministry with Youth has received a $125,000 grant from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry to expand a program that empowers teens to lead parish-based mission projects rooted in faith.
Sister Marie Olwell, SSJ, dies at 96
Sister Marie Olwell SSJ, (formerly S. Anita Bernadette,) age 96, died on June 16, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Leonissa O’Brien, SSJ, dies at 95
Sister Leonissa O'Brien SSJ, age 95, died on July 28, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Author’s Strong Faith, Love for History, Leads to First Book
The parishioner of St. Kevin’s in Springfield, Delaware County was inspired by her granddaughter to write a historical fiction novel for children last year. A follow-up book is expected next year.
41 ‘Pierogi Pilgrims’ from Philadelphia Find God in Poland’s Holy Sites
From healing grief to setting the stage for a marriage, the Catholic young adults experienced profound encounters with the Holy Spirit among one another at Polish shrines and historic sites July 2-12.
James Meredith Named New President of Father Judge High School
Father Judge High School has named alumnus and veteran Catholic educator James D. Meredith, currently principal of Lansdale Catholic High School, as its next president, effective Aug. 17.
Special Collection Will Aid Earthquake Victims in Venezuela
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is asking parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to take up a special second collection Aug. 15-16 to support Catholic Relief Services' humanitarian response to last month's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Sister Marie McDonnell, IHM, dies at 87
Sister Marie McDonnell, formerly known as Sister Mary Suzanne, died in Camilla Hall on July 18, 2026 in the eighty-eighth year of her life.
Sister M. Margaret Gradl, IHM
Sister M. Margaret Gradl, IHM, formerly known as Sister M. Anne Bernard, died on July 12, 2026 in Camilla Hall in her 70th year as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
William Gennaro Jr. Named New President of Archbishop Carroll High School
Gennaro has served as principal of the archdiocesan high school in Radnor for the past five years. Since 2012, he has taught and served as administrator, and founded the boys’ and girls’ rowing program at the school.