The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education recognized 62 parish and regional elementary schools Sept. 7 as Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. Pastors and school administrators gathered to receive the awards at a ceremony hosted by St. Pius X Parish in Broomall. (Photos: Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education)

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