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High School Men Grow Deeper in Faith with Seminary’s Catholic Scholars Program
This year’s program welcomed eight high school junior and senior aged men for 10 days of learning, daily seminar classes and lectures, and forming good friendships with like-minded Catholic men.
Videos Feature Opportunities for Local Catholics to Participate in World Youth Day
The archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults created two videos around World Youth Day to generate excitement and offer ways for local Catholics to participate from home.
Office of Catholic Education Highlights Creation of Two New Roles in Support of Special Education in Latest Announcement
Dr. Brooke C. Tesche, Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education, shared updates July 26 regarding special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Knights of Columbus Put Faith in Action with Annual Charity Drive to Benefit Mercy Hospice
The organization’s San Salvador Council #283 in South Philly oversaw the campaign.
Here’s How to Send Your Prayer Intentions to World Youth Day 2023
World Youth Day is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope.
Catholic School Students Show Consistent Performance on TerraNova Tests
Students enrolled in the parish and regional Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia show a full year's growth on TerraNova tests.
Bucks County Parishioner Advocates on Capitol Hill with CRS for Lifesaving Foreign Aid
The National Gathering is part of CRS’ efforts to mobilize U.S. supporters to further assist in its mission of eradicating poverty and injustice in more than 100 countries.
Archbishop Invites Faithful to Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress in New Video
The event will be held on Sept. 30 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Bucks County.
Archdiocesan Archivist Brings Passion for History and Local Catholic Life to New Role
Patrick Shank was recently promoted to head archivist at the Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia following the retirement of Shawn Weldon who had served in the role at the center for more than 30 years.
Archbishop Announces Latest Clerical Changes
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.