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Immaculata offers Conwell-Egan students dual enrollment courses
The agreement between the Catholic university and the archdiocesan high school signed Sept. 8 also calls for an Academic and Career Academy allowing the students to explore four options for future careers in each of their high school years.
Donation drive for Haiti sign of ‘love, solidarity,’ says local priest
Oblate Father Eugène Almonor, a native of Haiti, said it was "wonderful to see" area faithful open their hearts and hands to support those devastated by an Aug. 14 earthquake that rocked the Caribbean nation.
AbbeyFest ready to put on a show for thousands
Now in its seventh year, the popular Catholic music festival with fun activities for kids, young adults and families is set for this Saturday, Sept. 18 at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, headlined by Matt Maher with Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrating Mass.
Blue Mass honors heroes of 9/11, calls all to bring Christ to the world
On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square celebrated a liturgy for first responders, who lift up hope and courage over fear.
Schools, parishes mark 9/11 anniversary with prayer and reflection
Rosaries, flag foldings and Masses are among the many ways faithful are honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago, while remembering that "fear is the opposite of hope."
Terrorist attacks point to deeper issues, need for God’s love, say young adults
Twenty years after the tragedy of Sept. 11, violence in the human heart remains an illness only the Lord can heal, say local young Catholics who have grown up in the shadow of terrorism and school shootings, signs of a country that "is very ill."
Embrace ‘love, peace and thankfulness,’ archbishop tells Wood HS community
During a Sept. 9 visit, Archbishop Nelson Pérez gave a study plan of lasting value to students of Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, now also the home of Our Lady of Confidence High School.
Clergy assignments in Philadelphia announced
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez announced changes of assignment for seven priests and deacons of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, all in the city.
Jewish holidays have themes familiar to Christians, say local scholars
"Self-examination, making amends and being dedicated to God’s vision for the future" are central to Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and other Jewish observances, note two Saint Joseph's University professors.
Labor Day celebrates ‘work of human minds and hands,’ says local priest
The U.S. holiday points to God's designs for work in the everyday and the eternal, while taking on deeper meaning amid the Year of St. Joseph, said Father Dennis Gill.