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Deacon Mark Nowakowski Leads Phoenixville Parish, Making a ‘Welcoming Place’
As Parish Life Director of St. Mary the Assumption Parish, his administrative abilities will allow the priest to administer the sacraments offer pastoral care more fully. As a deacon, he is “focused on serving the people of the parish, to help them grow closer to Christ.”
Living Drive‑thru Nativity Returns to Warminster Dec. 20
Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster will present its free living drive‑thru Nativity, with live Christmas scenes and home‑baked cookies for each car.
Chalfont Parish Invites Faithful to Advent Lessons & Carols Dec. 21
St. Jude Church and Shrine invites the faithful to a reflective Festival of Lessons & Carols celebrating Advent through Scripture and song.
Young Catholic Professionals Philadelphia Names New President
Young Catholic Professionals Philadelphia welcomes new president Autumn Gargiule as the chapter enters its fifth year.
Local Catholic Relief Services Group Raising Funds for Humanitarian Aid
The CRS Philadelphia Advocacy Chapter is seeking community support for its Save Lives campaign, which aims to sustain critical humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations worldwide amid significant funding cutbacks.
Local Donors Raise Record $2.2 Million Through #iGiveCatholic
Nearly 9,000 donors raised a record-breaking $2,213,146 for Catholic parishes, schools, and charitable ministries throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia through #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday.
Surprise Engagement Proposal at School Shows Couple’s Deep Catholic Roots
Ed Peterson shocked Ashley Dougherty – both teachers in Catholic grade schools – when he asked “Will you marry me?” in the presence of her young students. The couple (she accepted!) will join a long family line of Catholic educators.
Deacon Thomas Croke Looks to Renewal in ‘Fulfilling’ Role as Leader of Holy Martyrs Parish
The permanent deacon, assuming the new role of Parish Life Director in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, hopes to use his unique skill set to inspire new energy at the parish in Oreland that has faced challenges in recent years.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Launching Program to Mentor Young Priests
Thanks to a $10 million grant, St. Charles and three other U.S. Catholic seminaries will provide training and ongoing evaluation to ensure transitional deacons and newly ordained priests receive guidance in their early parish assignments.
Audited Reports Show Surplus in Archdiocese’s Finances for 2025
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia reported a $2 million core operating surplus. It was the eighth consecutive year for a surplus, marking a significant improvement from the $17.6 million deficit in 2012.