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30 archdiocesan students noted for academic excellence
Of the rising seniors recognized as National Merit Recognized Students, 16 are also Neumann Scholars recognized by the Connelly Foundation and awarded scholarships to attend archdiocesan high schools.
Catholic high school graduations set across region
See the baccalaureate Masses and commencement ceremonies planned for each of the 17 high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, along with the celebrants and presiders.
Bishops Dinner brings everyone to table for joy, ‘sacred’ fellowship
On June 2, Archbishop Nelson Pérez shared favorite Philly foods with more than 100 diners at St. John's Hospice, part of a new Catholic Social Services series that's connecting the church's shepherds with some of the most marginalized members of their flock.
Father Martin Okwudiba, ordained in Rome, is new priest for Phila.
The Philadelphia man was ordained Thursday morning, June 3 at a Rome basilica. After completing his studies this month, he will minister in Europe before returning to the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Students share deep-sea designs with renowned explorer
Fifth graders at St. Maximilian Kolbe School in West Chester shared their models of underwater cities with marine researcher and advocate Fabien Cousteau, offering hands-on hope amid ecological crisis.
Philadelphia joins suburbs, lifts most COVID restrictions for churches
Now all churches in the Philadelphia Archdiocese may have full capacity and close proximity as soon as this weekend’s Masses, June 5-6, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The wearing of masks, however, will remain a consideration.
Ascension offers digital events to help Catholics celebrate Corpus Christi
The West Chester-based Catholic multimedia network's events aim to deepen Catholics' devotion to the Eucharist. "Like a married couple renewing wedding vows, we are invited to say to the Lord, 'Yes, I still choose to be here with you on Sundays,'" said author Edward Sri.
Nine new permanent deacons to be ordained this month
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain the men for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 12. Learn about them here, and pray for the men and their wives ahead of the ordination Mass.
Attacks on U.S. Jews should spur Catholics to ‘call out hatred,’ say local scholars
As antisemitic assaults spike across the country, Adam Gregerman and Philip Cunningham of the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations at St. Joseph's University stress the need to protect minorities and "cultivate a sense of communal solidarity."
Seniors served by archdiocese say they’re ‘more viable and active’ than ever
As the nation wraps up Older Americans Month, clients of Catholic Housing and Community Services want you to know they're far from "sitting around doing nothing or playing bingo."