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Father Paul Galetto, O.S.A. Making Moves at South Philly Parish
A celebratory dinner will cap the first year of his pastoral assignment.
St. Joe’s University Student Appointed to Participate in Synod of Bishops
A St. Joseph’s University student is one of 10 non-Bishop voting delegates appointed by the Vatican to represent the North American region at the Synod of Bishops in Rome.
The Need to Feed Thousands Fuels Martha’s Choice Culture of Innovation, Compassion
The Norristown food pantry has adjusted with technology, but needs more resources to meet growing food insecurity.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Celebrates 100 Years with Church Replica, Events, Gala Dinner
It’s been a busy centennial year for the Bucks County parish which kicked off its anniversary celebration last September with an opening Mass and reception.
Delaware County Catholics Pray Patriotic Rosary
The parish-based observance was held as a way to participate in the 12th annual Fortnight for Freedom sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Conwell-Egan HS Names Alum as New President
Matthew Fischer, a 2004 alum of Conwell-Egan, assumes the role of school president after most recently serving as principal of the Bucks County Catholic high school.
Cantate Domino Choir Camp Set to Bolster Youngsters’ Musical Maturation
An evening prayer finale performance will cap the four-day experience.
Pope Francis Commissions 10 New Missionaries of Mercy for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Eleven Archdiocesan Priests serve as Missionaries of Mercy for the Church of Philadelphia.
‘It is Staggering’: Philly Catholic Human Services Reaches Nearly 7.6 Million Touchpoints of Service in One Year
The Archdiocese's works of mercy have reached awe-striking levels through staff and volunteers' incredible nimbleness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Priest Serving Black Catholics for 60 Years Retires at Age 86
Msgr. Wilfred J. Pashley, the longtime pastor of St. Barbara Parish in Wynnefield, and the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, retired at age 86 on June 19.