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Deacon Finds Peace and Joy in Following God’s Lead
Randy Kraft felt hesitant about serving at his first Easter Vigil Mass about a decade ago. Yet it was at this Mass he remembers feeling "such a sense of peace, a sense of joy, and a clarity I never experienced before."
College Path Changes from Physical Therapy to the Priesthood
Shane Flanagan’s first visit to St. Charles Seminary was attending a 40 Hours devotion. He says he was “struck by a sense of peace and calm,” and that “the feeling of being unsettled” in his heart was gone.
‘A Yearning for Learning’ Leads Spanish Teacher to the Priesthood
Anthony Albanese was a 25-year-old Spanish teacher at a middle school in Bensalem. One day in class, he found himself wondering, “What do these students in my classroom really need? Do they need me as a Spanish teacher, or do they need me as a priest?”
West Catholic Turns to Don Richardson for ‘Wealth of Experience and Passion for the Game’ as New Head Football Coach
After a commendable run as an 18-year assistant football coach at The Haverford School, Richardson accepted the job as head coach at West Catholic Preparatory High School in early March.
Christ in the City to Host Screening of “Homeless but Human” documentary May 18th
Christ in the City will host a local screening of Homeless but Human on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. in King of Prussia.
National Catholic Bioethics Center to Host Two-Day Seminar May 19-20
The National Catholic Bioethics Center will host a two-day Bioethics seminar May 19-20, 2023 at the IHM Conference Center in Bryn Mawr.
Sister Rita Edward Karnell, SSJ, dies at age 90
Sister Rita Edward Karnell SSJ (formerly Sister Rita Edward), age 90, died May 6, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Catholic Foundation to host ‘Introduction to Planned Giving’ May 17
Families and individuals are welcome to learn the basics of making a planned gift. This program will also benefit parishes and non-profits seeking to engage in planned giving for their parishioners and donors.
Papal Foundation’s $14.3 Million Grants Help Build Church in Developing World
The Chester-based international fundraising organization announced grants for 114 projects in 57 countries.
BLOCS Celebrates Donor Impact and Students at Annual Gala
All proceeds raised from the event benefit organization’s mission of providing high-quality education to students in the Greater Philadelphia region.