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Stacy Williams Named Next Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics

Her appointment becomes effective July 1, 2024.

Bishop Burbidge to Receive Honorary Degree During St. Charles Seminary’s 2024 Concursus Ceremony

Bishop Burbidge will also deliver the keynote address to seminary graduates.

Haason Reddick Donates 200 Winter Coats to Catholic School Students in North Philadelphia

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick recently paid a surprise visit to a local Catholic school on GivingTuesday.

Heather Huot Named Next Secretary for Catholic Human Services

Heather Huot will be the first woman to hold this post in the history of the Archdiocese.

Archdiocese To Hold Auditions for All Catholic Music Festivals Dec. 4 and Dec. 6

All Catholic Music Festivals is an Archdiocese of Philadelphia music program featuring high school students from the five-county region.

For 50 Years, Norris Square Helps Seniors Stay Healthy, Have Fun

Catholic Housing and Community Services’ senior center in North Philadelphia is marking a milestone anniversary in which almost 100 mostly Latino women and men enjoy a hot meal, dancing, games, and friendship every day.

Parenting Teens in the 21st Century is Focus of Talk at Delaware County Parish

The Dec. 5 presentation will provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need for fruitful interaction with teens and pre-teens.

Retirement Fund for Religious Collection to be Held Weekend of Dec. 2-3

The Archdiocese will hold its annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection in parishes throughout the region Dec. 2-3.

Sister Sue, SSJ, Celebrates 50 Years of Service and ‘Heart Ministry’

This year, Sister Susan Lindinger, SSJ, Volunteer Coordinator at Divine Providence Village, is marking 50 years of religious service.

“The Total Gift” Documentary Set to Honor St. Katharine Drexel

The Cathedral Basilica will host the Joyful Films’ offering on Nov. 26.