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PCL Threepeat Extends La Salle Soccer’s Winning Ways
The Explorers captured their third straight Philadelphia Catholic League championship, and the District 12 title, thanks to contributions from multi-position junior Brady Donovan.
#iGiveCatholic Returns to Archdiocese for 2025
#iGiveCatholic returns to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with more than 100 parishes, schools, and ministries participating. CatholicPhilly is among this year’s beneficiaries, with Advanced Giving open through Dec. 1 and Giving Day set for Dec. 2.
Msgr. Francis W. Beach to Receive St. Charles Borromeo Award
The St. Charles Borromeo Award is given bi-annually to individuals who demonstrate humility, service, and dedication to the Church.
Archdiocese Announces Relegation of St. Hedwig Church
St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer serve as a worship site of Sacred Heart Parish in Clifton Heights and will close as a Roman Catholic church.
Youths Set to Speak With Pope Leo, Share Concerns, Experiences
The unprecedented live, digital encounter on Friday, Nov. 21 with the Holy Father and some 15,000 young people in Indianapolis, plus millions more watching worldwide, is an historic opportunity for young Catholics and the Church, organizers say.
Sister Loretta Kathleen McGuckin, SSJ, dies at 86
Sister Loretta Kathleen McGuckin SSJ, age 86, died on November 5, 2025, age 86 at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Mary Rose Dugan, SSJ, dies at 93
Sister Mary Rose Dugan SSJ, age 93, died on November 3, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Catherine McConnell, SSJ, dies at 89
Sister Catherine McConnell SSJ, (formerly S. Regina Vincent,) age 89, died on November 4, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Local Pantries See Soaring Demand for Food in Face of SNAP Cuts
Catholic parishes and agencies of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia are witnessing a 100% increase in people seeking food assistance in the wake of the federal government’s shutdown.
Faithful Invited to Watch Pope Leo Live! Digital Encounter at NCYC
Archbishop Nelson Pérez is encouraging Catholics throughout the five-county Archdiocese to learn more by watching a promotional video from EWTN.