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New Statue of St. John Neumann Installed at Namesake High School
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez blessed the new statue Oct. 27 at SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia. It joins the statue of St. Maria Goretti as anchors of faith in the East Passyunk neighborhood.
Villanova, Notre Dame to Open Basketball Season in Rome with Livestreamed Events
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica during Villanova and Notre Dame’s historic basketball weekend in Rome. Both the Mass and a private audience with Pope Leo XIV will be livestreamed.
Cathedral Basilica to Host Annual Advent Retreat Dec. 12
The retreat will feature two conferences led by Sister Marie Mechtild, RSM, along with opportunities for prayer, quiet reflection, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and a holy hour with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Sacred Heart Parish, Havertown Closes 40 Hours, Opens Centennial Year
The Delaware County parish welcomed Bishop Keith Chylinski to the close of the annual devotion on Oct. 20, joined by the clergy and parishioners young and old.
Cartafalsa’s Return, Conboy’s Clutch Save Help Carroll Capture 6th Straight PCL Crown
Archbishop Carroll turned away Cardinal O’Hara’s upset bid with a 2-1 victory Oct. 28 for the Philadelphia Catholic League field hockey title.
When Grown Men Become Kids Again, Everyone Enjoys the Emotion
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series title this week. As their emotions exploded across American TV screens, everyone joined in the joy and vulnerability of the moment, writes John Knebels.
New Director at St. Rita Shrine Fosters Its Mission of Mercy, Peace
Dr. Guilherme Lopes leads a ministry team at the national shrine on Broad Street in South Philadelphia that is helping people to believe forgiveness and reconciliation is not an impossible cause.
Roman Catholic Welcomes City Officials for Youth Safety Initiative
Roman Catholic High School hosted city officials on Oct. 22 for its Center City Safe Schools initiative.
Archbishop Pérez Consecrates Archdiocesan Catholic Schools to Sacred Heart
At a special Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Oct. 16, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez consecrated more than 41,000 Catholic school students across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. About 1,200 students attended in person.
Reverend Monsignor Louis A. D’ Addezio
Reverend Monsignor Louis A. D' Addezio Retired, Resident, Villa Saint Joseph, Darby, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026.