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Seminarians Move in at New St. Charles Seminary Campus
After 153 years at its Wynnewood location, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomed 140 seminarians Aug. 21 at the newly constructed campus in Lower Gwynedd for the seminary’s 193rd academic year.
St. Joe’s U. Plans to Become a ‘Laudato Si’ University
A seven-year plan implementing Pope Francis' document on the environment will help faculty, staff, and students at the Jesuit-founded university “be responsible stewards of our Earth.”
Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower Returns for Second Year of Giving, Encouraging Community
The free Aug. 24 event will feature resources for families, as well as essential baby care items like diapers and wipes. The event is part of Catholic Social Services’ outreach to thousands of new and expecting moms each year.
New Principal for Archbishop Wood HS Announced
Dr. Katherine M. Nobles, currently the school's Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, will step into her new role Aug. 19. She succeeds Cloe O’Grady, who retired at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
CSS Program Teaches Teens Job Skills, How to Ratchet Down Violence in Their Communities
The program provides young adults with the opportunity to acquire new job skills in carpentry and home repair while learning financial literacy and social-emotional skills.
Documentary on Local Vietnam Vets Shares Story of Friendship and Faith
“The Lads of Swampoodle” explores the lives of a group of Irish and Italian Catholic friends who grew up in the Swampoodle section of Philadelphia and fought in the Vietnam War.
$350K Gift Will Establish Wellness Center at Archbishop Carroll HS
The grant from the Connelly Foundation will support the establishment of a school-based wellness center focusing on the holistic needs of students and families.
Archbishop Asks for Special Intention for Peace in Holy Land
Archbishop Pérez is encouraging Catholics to show continued concern for all the peoples of the Holy Land, especially during a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, by praying for peace this weekend at Mass.
Archdiocesan Priest to Receive Papal Honor
Archbishop Pérez will present the Papal Honor to Msgr. John M. Savinski at Mass on Sept. 22 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Morton.
St. Edmond’s Opens Second Home for Young Adults with Disabilities
Dedicated July 22 in Villanova, Mary’s House is the second of its kind to be opened and "a blessing” that offers care and independence to grown-up residents of St. Edmond's Home for Children.