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Bioethics Certified Deacons Offer Counseling on Life Issues
There are 22 permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia certified to offer pastoral counseling and formation in the area of bioethics.
Three Archdiocesan Elementary Schools Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
They are three of only 353 total schools and among just 40 private schools selected nationally.
Thousands Attend 9th Annual AbbeyFest Music Festival
The 9th Annual AbbeyFest took place on Saturday, September 16. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez was the principal celebrant and homilist at Mass.
‘Marian Beam’ Signifies New Chapter for Saint Charles Seminary
A “Topping Off” ceremony was held for Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary at its new location in Lower Gwynedd, where construction is still underway.
A North Legend Leaves Us
A faithful North “Falcon” until he died, Fr. Kilty was the chaplain of the Northeast Catholic Alumni Association for 25 years.
IHM Sisters Install New Leadership Team
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary held its election of congregational leaders June 30 – July 1 at the order’s Villa Maria House of Studies in Malvern.
Mass Celebrates Both City’s First Black Priest and “Apostle of the Slaves”
On the Feast of St. Peter Claver over 200 people gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for a Mass honoring Fr. Rayford E. Emmons, the first African American ordained Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Kelly Ann Urban Appointed Special Education Supervisor for Archdiocesan High Schools
The appointment became effective Thursday, September 14.
Reverend Timothy Tarnacki, O.S.P.P.E. Appointed Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults
The Office for Ministry with Young Adults was established by Archbishop Pérez in July 2020 to engage and accompany young adults as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.
Governor Shapiro to End Funding for Pregnancy Support Services Provided by Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services, the largest recipient of funding from Real Alternatives in Pennsylvania, provided assistance to more than 4,000 women last year.