Local News
Inspirational Cabrini professor retires after 50 years
English professor Jerry Zurek, who taught and mentored generations of Cabrini University students especially through the student newspaper the Loquitor, enjoyed a fitting send off June 26.
Two retirements noted in latest clerical changes
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced the retirement of a Northeast Philadelphia priest and a permanent deacon in Exton.
Court dismisses move to stop Hallahan transition by archdiocese
A Philadelphia Orphans Court judge ruled that the Friends of Hallahan lacked legal standing to prevent the Philadelphia Archdiocese from selling the closed Catholic high school and using its funds for tuition assistance.
Local nuns head to southern border as migrant influx surges
Dozens of Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters are joining women religious from across the U.S. at Catholic Charities USA shelters, bringing hope to thousands fleeing violence, poverty and natural disasters.
For Ignatian volunteers, experience makes the difference
Ignatian Volunteer Corps helps service agencies in the Philadelphia region benefit from the life skills and spiritual gifts of committed volunteers age 50 and up.
Amid the ashes of their church, St. Leo members find their parish
After losing their beloved building in a May 9 arson, hundreds of St. Leo members gathered for a June 19 Mass of remembrance celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who said the fire could not destroy a community of hearts.
Delco officials look to convert archdiocesan land into park
Municipal leaders announced June 16 they plan to convert the 213-acre former site of the Don Guanella Village into a park. A decade ago, residents transitioned to cottage-based living, where they play an active role in shaping their care.
PreK graduates off to ‘greatness and good things’
More than three dozen little learners received their diplomas June 18 from the Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy, a top-rated early learning center operated by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services.
North Philadelphia Catholic church damaged in arson
Doors at St. Veronica Church were badly damaged June 19 when an "incendiary device" sparked a blaze that was quickly controlled without injuries. The fire came amidst a two-week parish missionary outreach in surrounding neighborhoods.
Frazzled as a father? It’s OK to ask for help in being a dad, says social worker
Fathers can count on archdiocesan Catholic Social Services for everything from diapers to parenting classes, said Maritherese Mitchell of the agency's Bucks County Family Service Center.