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MagniFest Returns for Third Year of Musical Praise in Chester County
MagniFest returns this week on Saturday, Aug. 19 for its third annual summer festival in northern Chester County. This year’s festival runs from 2-10 p.m. and features many faith-inspired musical performances.
Vision and Spirit are Alive at the 13th National Black Catholic Congress
A 115 member delegation from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia attended the 13th National Black Catholic Congress in July.
Delaware County Parish Honors Mary with Triduum of Prayer For Feast Day
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Delaware County celebrated its parish feast day with a Triduum of Prayer leading up to its 114th Annual Italian Festival.
Summer Bridge Program Eases Transition for 215 Incoming Freshmen
The Office of Catholic Education’s Summer Bridge Program provided academic enrichment classes to about 215 incoming freshmen from eight archdiocesan high schools this summer.
IHM Sisters Celebrate New Life in Community
The celebrations took place the weekend of Aug. 5 – 6 at the I.H.M. Motherhouse, Villa Maria House of Studies, in Malvern, PA.
Catholic Heart Workcamp Volunteers Offer Valuable Help During Week of Service in the Archdiocese
This was the first time the camp was offered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Catholic Social Services Collects Items Ahead of ‘Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower’ — Here’s How You Can Help
Catholic Social Services and the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia are teaming up to host “Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower" on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Annie Sarlo Appointed Director of Spirituality and Mission for Archdiocesan High Schools, Schools of Special Education
Sarlo brings over 30 years of experience in Catholic ministry to her new role.
‘Reduce That Gap’: Archdiocese’s Nutritional Development Services Bridges Countless Kids’ Summer Food Insecurity
Even in the final month of summer, the agency is looking for new meal distribution sites and others resources to help feed kids in need.
Conwell-Egan HS Names New Principal
Joshua K. Bower has been named principal of Conwell-Egan Catholic High School according to a August 4 announcement from the Office for Catholic Education.