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Handmade Santas Keep Archbishop Wood Teacher’s Legacy Alive
For nine years, Gabbie Snyder and Gail Roessler have honored their late sister, longtime Archbishop Wood teacher Gerri Garofalo, by making handmade Santas from Catholic school uniforms to raise money for a scholarship in her memory.
Time for Gratitude: Little Sisters of the Poor Honor Archdiocese
When the sisters who run Holy Family Home host their annual gala Sept. 27, they will thank the clergy and people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who have supported the sisters’ mission to serve the city’s elderly poor for more than 150 years.
Risen From Ashes, New St. Francis of Assisi School Opens in Springfield
The primary building of the school was destroyed by fire almost two years ago. Archbishop Pérez blessed the new, $7 million building Sept. 1, rebuilt through the commitment of the parish community in Delaware County.
St. Charles Seminary Releases Annual Report
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomed 140 seminarians during the 2025-26 academic year and celebrated 20 ordinations to the priesthood in 2026, according to its latest annual report.
Professor at Seminary, Villanova U Named to Vatican Committee on History
Last month Pope Leo XIV named Dr. Francesco Cesareo a member of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, which works “to preserve and nurture historical truth,” said the distinguished professor of history.
‘American Idol’ Finalist to Headline 12th Annual AbbeyFest
Performer Danny Gokey will cap the day-long celebration of the Christian music festival, which includes Mass and adoration, for the second year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
Joey Crawford, NBA Ref and Philly-area Parishioner, Inducted into Hall of Fame
The Catholic native of Havertown and resident of West Chester capped his nearly 40-year career refereeing NBA games, which began officiating CYO contests, by entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Aug. 15.
Faith and Data Fuel Milestone Year for Catholic Schools
This fall schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will use new tools to help students succeed. Early in the new year the Catholic school system will celebrate 175 years since its founding by St. John Neumann.
Catholic Charities Backpack Drive Provides School Supplies, Food To Hundreds of Philadelphia Students
Philadelphia students received backpacks and school supplies through back-to-school events hosted by three Catholic Charities Family Service Centers. Families also received food, books, personal care items, and information about available community services.
Cardinal’s Forum Examines AI in Light of Pope Leo’s Encyclical
Six professors from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary each unpacked one chapter of “Magnifica Humanitas” Aug. 25 to ask critical societal questions in the age of advancing artificial intelligence.