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Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clergy Assignments
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
College Students Left Homeless Find a Safe Haven at St. Joseph House
The program run by Sister of St. Joseph Bethany Welch provides young adults unable to obtain affordable housing with a way to complete their education, attain good jobs, and ultimately achieve self-sufficient lives.
Archdiocesan City Schools to Close for Eagles Parade Feb. 14
Suburban Archdiocesan high schools will also be closed; suburban parish and regional Catholic elementary schools will operate on schedules as determined locally by school administrations.
Two-Hour Delay Announced for Archdiocesan Schools in Philadelphia for Feb. 12
Archdiocesan high schools as well as parish and regional Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Bucks County Students Learn of Water Crisis in Africa, and How to Bring Relief
Seventh graders at Our Lady of Grace School in Penndel will present their research on the issue of finding clean water sources for people in South Sudan and eastern Africa, and hold a fundraiser Feb. 21 to aid the life-saving effort.
Catholic Young Adults Hear of Archbishop Pérez’s Call to Reach Out to All People
The Archbishop met with the young adult group at St. Matthew Parish in Conshohocken to explain the call to missionary discipleship, and invite them to join the discussions on the future of the Church in Philadelphia.
Young Hispanic Catholics Take Steps to Becoming Parish, Church Leaders
Forty Hispanic young adults in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are in the midst of a 15-month program in leadership development and training for ministry in the Hispanic community.
Bronze Sculptures of Father Bill Atkinson to Help Keep His Legacy Alive
In addition to raising funds to complete up to three sculptures, friends of the late Augustinian quadriplegic priest from Delaware County, who is on the path toward sainthood, say he continues “to offer people hope.”
City Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools to Utilize Flexible Instruction Day Feb. 6
Archdiocesan high schools and elementary schools in Philadelphia will utilize a flexible instruction day Feb. 6 due to projected inclement weather in the region.
Hundreds of Students Learn Value of Service at Catholic Schools Week Project with Archbishop Pérez
Students of Catholic elementary and secondary schools, plus schools of special education, packaged 1,500 care bags for people visiting a Catholic social agency during an activity Jan. 30 that underscored everyone’s vocation to serve those in need.