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From Fishtown to Rome: Local priest heads a global order
As a young man, Father David Nicgorski was a Philadelphia union roofer who began going on retreats, which spurred his vocation. Pope Francis named him to lead his religious order, and the priest reflects on his meeting with the pope.
Shanahan principal named new superintendent for high schools
Sister Maureen Lawrence McDermott, I.H.M., the principal of Bishop Shanahan High School for the past 14 years, has been named superintendent of secondary schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Vocations in Phila. up threefold, and new program will call more
The largest incoming class of seminarians in a decade arrived this week at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, and that is before a new initiative launches in the fall to raise priestly vocations.
Parish gets grant to rev up music for youth
St. Hilary of Poitiers School in Rydal enlivens the Montgomery County parish's liturgies with song, and they're about to get even better with a grant from a liturgical publisher.
Catholic, Lutheran partnership to help area’s migrant children
Catholic Social Services will house and teach 12 adolescent boys, referred by Lutheran Children and Family Services in CSS’ Bensalem group homes starting Sept. 1.
Philadelphia’s Ukrainian archbishop, a Knights’ fan, closes convention
The Knights of Columbus' annual gathering ended Aug. 6 in Philadelphia with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Stefan Soroka, who has seen men transformed by their membership.
Knights of Columbus hear of Christian persecution in Middle East
The threat of Christianity's extinction in the region of its birth was a major theme at the Knights' Supreme Convention being held in Philadelphia.
Last Mass at Cardinal Krol Center marks change for special men
More than 250 current and former residents plus family, friends and staff members attended the recent Mass at the archdiocesan home for intellectually disabled men, which will close. They are transitioning into new group cottages.
Philadelphian led Knights of Columbus in remarkable era
As the Knights meet in the city this week, they might note their 20th century leader James Flaherty, who developed the forerunner of U.S.O. canteens and the G.I. Bill for veterans.
Transit plans during papal visit include road closures
Officials on Wednesday described a plan that included shutting portions of the Schuylkill Expressway to cars and outlining a center city "traffic box" during the Sept. 26-27 weekend. Bus transportation appeared the leading option for travelers.