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St. Joe’s Junior Joins Synodal Conversation This October in Rome

Julia Osęka has been selected by Pope Francis as one of 10 voting delegates from North America to the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome.

Archbishop Announces Latest Clerical Changes

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

9th Annual AbbeyFest Returns to Daylesford Abbey in Paoli

This festival of faith and family includes speakers, hit musical artists, religious vendors, food, games, confession, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction.

62 Catholic Grade Schools Honored for Excellence

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

Tiffany Glass That Inspired At-Risk Philadelphia Youth in St. Gabriel’s Hall Finds New Home

Some 14 windows have now been moved to the Archdiocesan archival center.

Julia Rocchi to Helm Workshop on Contemplative Collection of Prayers and Essays

The award-winning writer will head to South Philly to examine faith’s breadth.

Cardinals’ Forum Discusses Synod on Synodality

Panelists at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary brought perspectives Aug. 29 that mirrored tensions and hopes for a renewed missionary spirit in the church that the synod process has revealed.

Philly Area Catholic High School Teachers Approve a New Contract

The 500 members of the Association of Catholic Teachers approved a three-year contract Thursday afternoon.

EWTN Documentary Spotlights Phila. Based Papal Foundation

The documentary will air again on EWTN Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Seminarians Return to St. Charles Borromeo Marking the Start of the 2023-2024 Year of Formation

As a new academic year begins, seminarians of St. Charles Borromeo returned to campus this week marking the last year of formation at the Overbrook campus.