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From Faithful Family, High School Senior Ready to Enter Seminary
After his graduation from Cardinal O’Hara High School as salutatorian, David Trinh will become the first from his school to enter St. Charles Borromeo Seminary immediately in 20 years.
New Dates of Ordination Set for Transitional Deacons, Priests
Based on guidance from the U.S. bishops’ conference and the Holy See to all seminaries, the rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary announced March 21 a new schedule for ordination ceremonies in 2026 and 2027.
5 Years After Pandemic, Prayers Continue for Virtual ‘Rosary Family’
The COVID-19 pandemic forced people apart, but Philadelphia-area Catholics joined online to pray the rosary. On the initiative’s five-year anniversary, 150 households pray weekly for Mary’s intercession.
Catholic Charities Night Returns to Citizens Bank Park May 2
Tickets are on sale now for the 12th annual outing on May 2, with the Phils going to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks – and you can help a CCA beneficiary throw out the first pitch.
Survey Invites Parishioners to Assess Parish Life This Lent
By asking Catholics to evaluate their faith journey and engagement with their parish, the Disciple Maker Index will help parishes refine their pastoral plans. In 2022 more than 30,000 local Catholics responded to the survey.
Little Flower Alumnae Help Students Blossom via Academic Enrichment Program
The Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school’s Klarich Center features programs such as fashion design and vertical farming to help Little Flower students work hard on projects that challenge their creativity and achieve excellence.
Eagles Great Brian Dawkins Speaks of Faith Through Struggle at Man Up Philly
Joined by Ed Morris, father-in-law of fallen NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, presenters at the annual men’s conference March 8 pointed to Jesus Christ as the best model for how to “man up.”
Rite of Election Set to Welcome More Than 700 Entering Catholic Church
The 322 catechumens preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation, plus 384 baptized candidates receiving Communion, will be blessed March 8-9 at the cathedral. The numbers show more people are entering the Church than a decade ago.
Three Philadelphia Shrines Create ‘Pilgrim’s Passport’ for Jubilee Year
The national shrines of St. John Neumann and St. Rita, and the Miraculous Medal Shrine, this year welcome pilgrims who will receive stamps and blessed medals to commemorate the journey “to embrace their faith in a deeper, more inspiring way."
Film Marks Vincentians’ 400 Years, Service to Marginalized in US
St. Vincent de Paul founded the Congregation of the Mission in 1625 in Paris. Today the Eastern Province continues its missionary service, as shown in a new documentary.