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Father Judge Gets $1 Million Gift from Alum
The donation by 1981 graduate Patrick McGonigal will support various initiatives at the Northeast Philadelphia school.
Documentary Shows Rich History of Faith, Service at St. Patrick Parish
The hour-long film explores the parish’s 185 years in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Founded as a spiritual home for Irish Catholics, it now welcomes people of many backgrounds.
Archdiocese Awarded Funding for New Senior Housing in Northeast Phila.
New affordable senior housing will be coming to the campus of Archbishop Ryan High School, thanks to a $16.1 million tax credit allocation.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Donates Hundreds of Warm, Handmade Items to Community
Now in its 12th year, parishioners at St. John Chrysostom in Wallingford are creating “beautiful works of art” including baby blankets, hats, and scarves for people in the community.
Pilgrims to Eucharistic Congress Come Home Ready to Go ‘Out on Mission’
Some 170 Catholics from the Philadelphia Archdiocese traveled to Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress last week. The event inspired their devotion to Christ truly present in the Eucharist, and to evangelize back home as missionary disciples.
Latest Clerical Changes Announced by Archbishop Pérez
See the new assignments for one deacon and three priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Bucks County Parish Upgrades Cemetery, Honors Beloved Saints
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald blessed the construction site at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, July 1. New additions will include a columbarium for cremated remains and two new roads to enhance accessibility for visitors.
Bonner & Prendie Principal Named Assistant Superintendent for High Schools
Longtime educator Patricia Rooney has been named an Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in a July 16 announcement from the Office for Catholic Education.
Neumann-Goretti HS Welcomes $350K Gift from Alum
The South Philadelphia school accepted the donation from John M. Connolly, a 1970 graduate of Bishop Neumann, which will fund a scholarship and establish a center for business and entrepreneurship.
Kathy and Ward Fitzgerald to be Honored for Service to Seminary
The couple will receive the St. Charles Borromeo Award March 25, 2025 from St. Charles Seminary in honor of their philanthropy work in the community and especially to the seminary.