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PCL Girls’ Soccer Playoffs Proceed in Typical Tight Fashion
Three teams in the Philadelphia Catholic League finished with identical records. So it was fitting that the quarterfinal playoffs resulted in a 1-0 win and 2-1 win decided after seven rounds of penalty kicks.
Faithful Citizenship Resource for the 2026 Election
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference has released a nonpartisan voter resource to help Catholics prepare for the Nov. 3 general election with an informed conscience.
Alumni Keep the Spirit of Closed Schools Alive Through Scholarships
Graduates of former archdiocesan high schools North Catholic and St. James are raising millions of dollars for today’s students at Catholic elementary and secondary schools, extending a hand to “help the next person up.”
Montco Parish to Display 200 Relics for All Saints, All Souls Days
Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland invites everyone to gather prayerfully and experience its impressive collection of relics, all curated by the parish’s late pastor, on Nov. 1 and 2.
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.