Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald, the auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic education in the archdiocese, celebrated a Liturgy of the Word preceding the 39th Annual Academic Honors Convocation May 17 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The event honored graduating seniors from 33 archdiocesan and private Catholic high schools for their academic excellence.
The students, who are ranked in the top 3 percent of their senior class, were recognized for their academic success and dedication to their studies. This year the group included 157 students according to their cumulative ranking at the end of the first semester of their senior year. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Students get ready for the academic honors Liturgy and Convocation.
Ladies of Villa Joseph Marie High School process in for the liturgy and medal presentation.
Young men of Roman Catholic High School
Bishop Michael Fitzgerald led a Liturgy of the Word preceding the presentation of the academic awards.
Students from Little Flower sing praise during the liturgy.
Students from Archbishop Ryan High School participate in the liturgy.
Christopher Anderson proclaims a reading from sacred Scripture.
Alex Scavetti from Academy of Notre Dame de Namur receives her academic honors medal from Bishop Fitzgerald.
Bishop Fitzgerald congratulates Jalen Hutchins of West Catholic Preparatory High School.
Academic Honors Convocation student speaker Alyssa Gloria Garcia addresses her fellow graduates and those in attendance.
Students from Bishop Shanahan High School listen to the Gospel during the litugy for the honors convocation.
Anna O’Neill of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls proudly shows her medal.
The young ladies of Villa Maria Academy recess out of the cathedral after receiving their medals.
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Where were the seniors from Hallahan CGHS, my Alma Mater?????