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Blessing of the Cars Helps Drive Engagement of Montco Parishioners

“We spend half of our life in the car,” said Father James DeGrassa, the new pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Ardsley. So he put into gear a new social and spiritual event that fosters growth and evangelization in the parish.

Archdiocesan Agency Helps Philly-Area Students Have Full Bellies, Healthy Minds After School

Nutritional Development Services is providing hundreds of area kids with a nutritional boost after school since “not every child is going home to dinner,” says an administrator.

Msgr. John Savinski to Receive Honors from Pope Francis

Known as a model of humility and hard work over his 53 years of priestly ministry, he will receive the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice on Sept. 22 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton.

Robert Delany Named BLOCS New CEO

Robert Delany will lead BLOCS as its new Chief Executive Officer, the scholarship organization announced Sept. 9.

Father Judge Receives Its Second $1 Million Gift from an Alum in a Month

This gift coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Northeast Philadelphia archdiocesan high school for boys.

Archbishop Consecrates New Seminary Chapel Dedicated to Blessed Mother

In an ornate liturgy Sept. 8 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new Lower Gwynedd campus, Immaculate Conception Chapel – featuring elements of two chapels from the former Overbrook campus – was formally blessed as “the heart of the seminary.”

71 Catholic Grade Schools Honored for Excellence

Around seven dozen Catholic elementary schools in the five-county region have been recognized for attaining high marks in their mission.

Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Children’s Choir to Hold Open House

The Sept. 21 event at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is an opportunity for young singers in grades three through 12 to join the choir.

Chester County Parish Hosts Holy Hour Series

Hosted on the last Tuesday of each month, participants explore topics including family, health, and rest through adoration, worship, liturgical music, and confession.

Named After Fearless Saint, Mission Provides Community Outreach to All in Urban Philly

In the spirit of the parish’s patron saint, The Mission of St. Joan of Arc is divinely inspired to perform fearless works of evangelization and charity.