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Roman Catholic boys’ basketball season ends with heartbreaking overtime defeat in championship final

The Cahillites lost an overtime thriller to Reading, 63-56, in the PIAA Class 6A state championship on March 25 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA.

7th Grade Visitation Day Showcases Catholic High School Opportunities

On March 23 Catholic high schools throughout the Archdiocese opened their doors to 7th grade students throughout the Philadelphia region for Universal Visitation Day.

CSS Bucks County Office Supports Ukrainian Refugees

Through the 'Support for U' program, Ukrainian newcomers receive help with applying for Social Security cards, finding housing, and obtaining an employment authorization cards among other assistance.

Archbishop Pérez to lead Sonrise Festival, a prayerful Holy Week gathering of young adults

Archbishop Pérez will lead a pre-dawn Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, and reflection outside the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown on Saturday, April 1.

Roman Catholic Mock Trial Team Wins First State Championship In School History

This championship marks the first time a team from Philadelphia has won the state crown in nearly 24 years.

Sister Marie Albert Hetzel, longtime educator, dies at 92

Sister Marie Albert Hetzel, SSJ, age 92, died March 9, 2023.

Delaware County parishes offer faithful time to reflect with Lenten speaker series

Deacon Walsh will give the final talk of the series tomorrow, March 28 at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Milmont Park concluding the 2023 Lenten series.

Lecture on the Paschal Triduum at Villanova University

Join Villanova University Wednesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. for the lecture, "Celebrating the Paschal Triduum: Summit of the Church Year"

Sister Jacinta Marie Brazil, OSF, dies at 82

Sister Jacinta Marie Brazil, OSF, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 65 years.

Relics find a new home at the National Shrine of Saint Rita in South Phila.

It marks the first step in a three-phase renovation with plans to add an additional 100 relics as well as perpetual memorial candles within the next year.