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Adaptive Gaming Helps St. Edmond’s Residents Develop Skills, Grow in Community

Using adaptive controllers, residents of the residential care facility for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities run by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services refine their motor skills while having fun.

St. Charles Seminary Hosts Annual Vianney Cup Soccer Tourney, Garners the Title for the 1st Time in 21 Years

The tournament among three East Coast seminaries was held March 29 at St. Charles’ new campus in Lower Gwynedd, inviting “fraternal competition” among the diverse seminarians.

Four Delaware County Parishes Join in Lenten Nights of Reflection

With the theme “Pilgrims of Hope, Walking with Jesus and Mary,” Delco parishioners won’t have far to travel to enrich their faith journey this Lent.

From Faithful Family, High School Senior Ready to Enter Seminary

After his graduation from Cardinal O’Hara High School as salutatorian, David Trinh will become the first from his school to enter St. Charles Borromeo Seminary immediately in 20 years.

New Dates of Ordination Set for Transitional Deacons, Priests

Based on guidance from the U.S. bishops’ conference and the Holy See to all seminaries, the rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary announced March 21 a new schedule for ordination ceremonies in 2026 and 2027.

5 Years After Pandemic, Prayers Continue for Virtual ‘Rosary Family’

The COVID-19 pandemic forced people apart, but Philadelphia-area Catholics joined online to pray the rosary. On the initiative’s five-year anniversary, 150 households pray weekly for Mary’s intercession.

Catholic Charities Night Returns to Citizens Bank Park May 2

Tickets are on sale now for the 12th annual outing on May 2, with the Phils going to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks – and you can help a CCA beneficiary throw out the first pitch.

Survey Invites Parishioners to Assess Parish Life This Lent

By asking Catholics to evaluate their faith journey and engagement with their parish, the Disciple Maker Index will help parishes refine their pastoral plans. In 2022 more than 30,000 local Catholics responded to the survey.

Little Flower Alumnae Help Students Blossom via Academic Enrichment Program

The Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school’s Klarich Center features programs such as fashion design and vertical farming to help Little Flower students work hard on projects that challenge their creativity and achieve excellence.

Eagles Great Brian Dawkins Speaks of Faith Through Struggle at Man Up Philly

Joined by Ed Morris, father-in-law of fallen NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, presenters at the annual men’s conference March 8 pointed to Jesus Christ as the best model for how to “man up.”