Community Newsbriefs
Top student fundraiser wins chance to color principal’s hair
The students at St. Joseph-St. Robert School in Warrington recently achieved their school fundraising goal of selling 800 discount cards for the school. In recognition of the students’ spirit, principal Deborah Jaster sported a new red, white and blue hairdo for the day. Second grader Ryan Byrne (shown above at left) won the opportunity to […]
Malvern Retreat House honors veterans, peace officers at tree planting
As part of Malvern Retreat House’s 100th anniversary celebration and Veteran’s Day, participants in a Nov. 11 event at the retreat house planted and dedicated a tree in honor of veterans, police, fire, peace officers and emergency responders from the past and present. The plaque for the tree reads: This tree is dedicated in honor of […]
Catholic Leadership Institute honors four outstanding Catholic leaders
Catholic Leadership Institute honored four individuals for their outstanding Catholic leadership at a banquet Nov 9 in Drexel Hill. The honorees are Lisa Brenninkmeyer (co-chair of the board and founder of Walking with Purpose), William Donohue (president and CEO of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights), Father Jack Wall (president of the Catholic […]
Our Lady of Confidence Day School celebrates “Confidence Day”
The school's program is rooted in Gospel love and embraces the value of life. Our Lady of Confidence Day School is committed to guiding students on the path to independence so they may become vital contributing members of society. The school has a second site at Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote (Montgomery County). Our Lady of Confidence Day School is one of four schools of special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, which is now managed and supported by the Faith in the Future Foundation. For more information about Our Lady of Confidence Day School please visit www.ourladyofconfidence.org. For more information about Faith in the Future, please visit www.faithinthefuture.com.
Women gather in Bucks Co for presentation by Endow
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Endow invited women to consider the truth about their origin, identity, and mission as women on Nov. 5. The night’s presenter Kate Sweeney, Endow’s director of programs from Denver, Colo., spoke to women on the topic. Endow is a Catholic educational program that brings women together to discover their God-given dignity […]
St. Anastasia inducts new student council
Following the induction of the new student council of St. Anastasia School in Newtown Square Oct. 16, members of the St. Joseph’s University women’s soccer team spoke to the student body about the importance of leadership. Shown above is the student council along with the St. Joseph’s students and Father Christopher Landis, right, parochial vicar at […]
St. Therese Church to celebrate Mass for St. Kateri
A Mass of Thanksgiving for the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church, Upsal and Ardleigh streets in Philadelphia. Msgr. David H. Benz, the pastor, will be the celebrant for the Mass that welcomes Native Americans and all people. A […]
St. Anastasia School walks to raise $13K for diabetes research
Students and faculty of St. Anastasia School, Newtown Square, raised more than $13,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund during a walkathon in late October. Shown above, along with the Philadelphia Pretzel Factor mascot, from left are students Jordan Busza, Gillian Troilo, Rebecca Kennedy and Brian Joslin.
Parish urges prayer before or after voting on Election Day
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Wales invites parishioners and everyone to visit the church for eucharistic adoration on Nov. 6 before or after voting on Election Day. Adoration will be held all day until 7 p.m. at the church chapel, located at 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, Montgomery County.
Archbishop visits St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
During his homily he invited students volunteer to come sit with him to answer some questions on the understanding of humility and pride.