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Old Oak Tree Transformed into Good Shepherd Sculpture
After a windstorm damaged a long-standing tree on the campus of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Warrington, Bucks County, the pastor and parishioners rallied to arrange for the trunk to be sculpted as an image of Jesus.
Father Joseph Farrell Brings Philly Culture, Augustinian Values to Worldwide Leadership
The graduate of Delaware County Catholic schools was elected prior general of the global Order of St. Augustine and its 2,400 friars in September.
Hundreds Join Father Bill Atkinson Pilgrimage Along Main Line
The fourth annual prayerful walk honors the late Augustinian quadriplegic priest and lifts prayers for the cause of his possible sainthood.
Nurse, Advocate at Divine Providence Village Honored for Mission of Community Service
Trina Smith, LPN, was named a 2025 “Celebrate Caring” honoree by Independence Blue Cross for her compassionate nursing work at Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Divine Providence Village and her leadership of a nonprofit serving vulnerable families throughout Delaware County.
Parishes to Hold In-Pew Commitment Weekend for Catholic Charities Appeal Oct. 11-12
Parishes across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold an In-Pew Commitment Weekend on October 11–12 in support of the Catholic Charities Appeal.
Program at Pope Leo’s Alma Mater, Villanova University, Builds Bishops’ Leadership Skills
“Church Management and the Diocesan Apostolate” at the pope’s alma mater is helping bishops across North America bring business management solutions to pastoral leadership.
Friendship Celebration to Welcome Jay Wright, Host Saint’s Relic, Gather in Faith
The Oct. 8 event at St. Norbert Church in Paoli, an outreach of “Team Hope” led by local leader Ed Morris, will include speakers and prayers, and a tribute to Bernie Parent.
St. Katharine Drexel Senior Housing Community Begins to Rise in Northeast Philly
The latest and eighth affordable living community of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia will allow for connection between senior residents and Archbishop Ryan High School students.
Pope John Paul II High School Launches Trailblazing Business Institute
The archdiocesan high school in Royersford became the first in Pennsylvania to offer students Bloomberg educational certification along with access to state-of-the-art technology.
Archbishop Pérez Launches Missionary Hubs, Campaign to Welcome Catholics Back
Five missionary hubs and an extensive media campaign will showcase the Catholic Church of Philadelphia's impact and invite people back to the faith.