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Culture Project: A Q&A with Nicky Orozco, assistant team leader
Catholic Philly recently connected with Nicky Orozco, a Culture Project assistant team leader and first year missionary from New Hampshire to learn more about the initiative and how she became attracted to its mission.
Get to know Dr. Brooke Cortese Tesche, new superintendent of high schools, schools of special education
Catholic Philly recently spoke with Dr. Tesche about her previous experience, goals for her new role, and how she plans to work alongside school families, students, administrators, and teachers to form Missionary Disciples.
Archdiocese breaks ground on senior affordable housing in Southwest Philly
Catholic Housing and Community Services is expanding its portfolio of affordable senior housing with a new site set for the Eastwick neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia.
Philadelphian joins Papal Foundation’s Board of Trustees
In a Jan. 30 announcement from the Chester-based Papal Foundation, Cosmo DeNicola of Philadelphia was named as a Steward of St. Peter to its Board of Trustees.
Culture Project: A Q&A with team leader Amber Charles
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to welcome five missionaries from the Culture Project for service in our local Church. Catholic Philly recently connected with Amber Charles, a Culture Project team leader and second year missionary from Grapevine, Texas to learn more about the initiative and how she became attracted to its mission.
St. Anastasia, Newtown Square, celebrates Candlemas Day
For the second year, parishioners and friends of St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square came out on Feb. 2 to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord also known as Candlemas Day.
Archbishop announces clerical assignment changes
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Video: Catholic education is a ‘lifelong gift,’ says archbishop
Archbishop Pérez recently shared a special message on social media wishing everyone a Happy Catholic Schools Week 2023.
Catholic Schools Week activities planned across region Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
Schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2023. This year's theme is "Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service."
Catholic students present award-winning solutions to real-world problems at STEM competition
Archdiocesan elementary students interested in the STEM profession recently showcased their hard work and solutions to real-world issues on a broad scale Jan. 21. in Delaware County.