Local News

#iGiveCatholic Returns to the Archdiocese for 2023

#iGiveCatholic, which is nationally recognized as the official Catholic Giving Day, is celebrated annually on #GivingTuesday.

Catholic Musicians Shine on the MagniFest Stage for Festival’s Third Year

Around 150 people gathered in Chester County Saturday, Aug. 19 for an afternoon and evening filled with heart-felt music and praise.

Lansdale Catholic HS Names James Meredith as New Principal

The appointment becomes effective Monday, Aug. 28.

MagniFest Returns for Third Year of Musical Praise in Chester County

MagniFest returns this week on Saturday, Aug. 19 for its third annual summer festival in northern Chester County. This year’s festival runs from 2-10 p.m. and features many faith-inspired musical performances. 

Vision and Spirit are Alive at the 13th National Black Catholic Congress

A 115 member delegation from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia attended the 13th National Black Catholic Congress in July.

Delaware County Parish Honors Mary with Triduum of Prayer For Feast Day

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Delaware County celebrated its parish feast day with a Triduum of Prayer leading up to its 114th Annual Italian Festival.

Summer Bridge Program Eases Transition for 215 Incoming Freshmen

The Office of Catholic Education’s Summer Bridge Program provided academic enrichment classes to about 215 incoming freshmen from eight archdiocesan high schools this summer.

IHM Sisters Celebrate New Life in Community

The celebrations took place the weekend of Aug. 5 – 6 at the I.H.M. Motherhouse, Villa Maria House of Studies, in Malvern, PA.

Catholic Heart Workcamp Volunteers Offer Valuable Help During Week of Service in the Archdiocese

This was the first time the camp was offered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Catholic Social Services Collects Items Ahead of ‘Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower’ — Here’s How You Can Help

Catholic Social Services and the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia are teaming up to host “Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower" on Saturday, Sept. 9.