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Philly Priest Raises $40K for Rectory Repairs With 104-Mile Bike Ride
Msgr. James Oliver turned his lifelong passion for cycling into a mission, pedaling 104 miles through Philadelphia to raise $40,000 for crucial rectory repairs at Saint Bridget’s Parish in East Falls.
‘A Blessing’: John Connolly Cuts Ribbon on Neumann Goretti Entrepreneurship Center Bearing His Name
The 1970 Bishop Neumann graduate led the funding for a corporate boardroom-style classroom designed to inspire students’ business dreams.
Summer Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Seeks Mary’s Prayers at Namesake Parish
The Doylestown, Bucks County parish invites everyone to the nine-day devotion beginning July 8. Its hymns, scripture readings, homilies by guest preachers, and a novena prayer asking for Mary’s intercession help the faithful “to grow in patience as we place our trust in God.”
Clergy Changes Announced in Archdiocese
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announced assignments for deacons of the Philadelphia Archdiocese June 14.
Two Middle School Math Teachers Make Phillies All-Star Roster
Caroline Maher of Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School in Maple Glen and Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Catherine Danielle LeTourneau of St. Charles Borromeo School in Bensalem were honored by the Phillies this spring.
Chestnut Hill College Celebrates 100 Years, Continues Mission of Care for ‘Dear Neighbor’
Chestnut Hill College marks 100 years of education and service, honoring its founding mission while launching new programs to meet modern needs.
‘Make Jesus The Center’: Pro-Life Mass and March in Center City Focuses on Inspiring Action
Hundreds of pro-life Catholics and supporters gathered Saturday morning June 7 for Mass, a march through Center City Philadelphia, and a rally honoring the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, organized by the Pro-Life Union of Philadelphia.
Elementary Education Leader Honored with Awards
Andrew McLaughlin, archdiocesan Secretary for Elementary Education, received local and national awards for his leadership, especially for special-needs students.
St. Katharine Drexel Still Teaches How to Live Life of Devotion to Eucharist
On the feast of the Body and Blood of Our Lord, Sister of the Blessed Sacrament Stephanie Henry reveals the way Philadelphia's own saint centered her life around adoration and Christ-like action.
Eight Men to be Ordained Permanent Deacons June 14
On Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m., the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will welcome eight new permanent deacons during a solemn Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.