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National Shrine of St. Rita Takes ‘Steps’ Towards Peace During Holy Week
To mark the beginning of Holy Week, the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia hosted a three-mile walking pilgrimage April 1 to pray for an end to violence and to reflect on Christ’s call to be peacemakers.
Join the Catholic Charities Appeal for a Young Adult Day of Service in Delaware County (April 15)
The Catholic Charities Appeal along with archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults and Catholic Social Services will host a Young Adult Day of Service Saturday, April 15.
Faithful, Clutch Meredith Leads Archbishop Wood to PIAA State Crown
Archbishop Wood’s 61-54 victory over South Fayette in last week’s PIAA Class 5 girls’ basketball state championship in Hershey, PA, brought the program’s third straight and eighth overall win to the school.
From Darkness to Light: Young Adults Pray, Reflect on Holy Week
To prepare for Holy Week, nearly 50 young adults gathered April 1 to participate in the Sonrise Festival held outside the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
Archbishop Pérez Appoints New Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Father Bochanski’s appointment takes effect on June 19. He will succeed Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Kutys, who has served in that role since 2012.
High School Seniors Offered Dual-Credit Courses Thanks to Archbishop Ryan, Holy Family University Partnership
Seniors at Archbishop Ryan High School will have the opportunity to take college-level courses and shorten the time needed to complete a college degree thanks to a partnership with a local Catholic university.
St. John the Evangelist, Center City, to hold annual Via Crucis devotion
The Via Crucis with musical score by Franz Liszt will recreate the Stations of the Cross with narration, prayer and movement by St. John the Evangelist clergy and staff, plus University of the Arts students.
Archbishop asks for special intention for peace in Ukraine on Good Friday
Faithful are encouraged to show continued concern for the people of Ukraine and Ukrainians in the United States by praying a special prayer for peace on Good Friday.
10th Annual Catholic Charities Night with the Phillies set for May 19
The Friday, May 19 game between the Philadelphia Phillies versus the Chicago Cubs will begin at 7:05 p.m.
West Catholic boys’ basketball wins first-ever state title
West Catholic boys’ basketball claimed the school's first ever state title in a 83-55 win during the PIAA Class 3A state championship over Deer Lakes March 25 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA.