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Life-Size Pietà Replica Inspires Awe at St. Bede Parish
An exact-scale replica sculpture brings prayerful visitors of the Bucks County Catholic church closer than they could get to the original Renaissance masterpiece in Rome.
Veteran Educator Jason Budd Named Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools
With more than 30 years of service to Catholic education, Budd returns to the Office of Catholic Education in a new leadership role effective Nov. 3.
New Clergy Appointments Announced by Archbishop Pérez
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announces clergy assignments effective this October, with incoming parochial vicars set to serve parishes in Philadelphia, Ardsley, and West Chester.
Pa.’s First Junior Catholic Daughters Court Comes to Phila. Catholic School
Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic School in Northeast Philadelphia is the first in the city or state to welcome the group that promotes faith and service among girls.
Our Lady of Confidence Retreat Reaches 60 Years of Love for Adults with Disabilities
Malvern Retreat House hosted the annual encounter of God’s presence in the lives of adults with special needs, thanks to the efforts of volunteers who make it possible every year.
Cardinal’s Words, Interfaith Friendship Mark 60 Years of Nostra Aetate
Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and other Christian leaders shared their insights and hopes amidst challenges in a conference Oct. 22 on the anniversary of Vatican II’s groundbreaking document.
White Coat Mass Celebrates Catholic Doctors in Philadelphia
Members of the Catholic Medical Association prayed together and found mutual support and fellowship Oct. 19 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Faith-Filled Empathy, Energy Fuels Conwell-Egan’s Award-Winning Foreign Language Teacher
For Conwell-Egan High School’s Diane Schuler, the key to education is helping students in her Spanish class feel seen and inspired to learn.
St. Margaret Parish Celebrates 125 Years as the ‘Heart of Narberth’
Founded during an era of strong anti-Catholic sentiment, parishioners met suspicion and fear with loving good works and innovative education that modeled the national “Narberth Movement.”
Hope, Healing Come With Ministry to Bury Babies After Miscarriage
The Angel Ministry of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lenni, Delaware County, works with hospitals to inter babies’ remains in a prayerful and dignified way.