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Father Judge Receives Its Second $1 Million Gift from an Alum in a Month
This gift coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Northeast Philadelphia archdiocesan high school for boys.
Reverend Charles J. McElroy
Reverend Charles J. McElroy, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Mary Parish, Schwenksville, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Reverend Edward A. Windhaus
Reverend Edward A. Windhaus, Pastor Emeritus, Saint James Parish, Elkins Park, died on Monday, September 9, 2024.
Inspired by Saint Faustina, Religious Sister Takes on New Role in Archdiocese
As the new Delegate for Consecrated Life, Sister Marie Faustina Wolniakowski, RSM, brings her deep relationship with the Lord to her work in support of all the sisters, brothers, virgins and hermits in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Saint Augustine Heritage Foundation to Hold First-Ever History Fair Oct. 12
Join the Saint Augustine Heritage Foundation for a day of exhibits and displays from local museums, historical societies, historic sites, living-history groups, and libraries, as well as craft and food vendors.
Archbishop Consecrates New Seminary Chapel Dedicated to Blessed Mother
In an ornate liturgy Sept. 8 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new Lower Gwynedd campus, Immaculate Conception Chapel – featuring elements of two chapels from the former Overbrook campus – was formally blessed as “the heart of the seminary.”
St. John’s Hospice Hosts Fundraiser for “Boot Up Philly” Giveaway Event
Funds raised will help purchase cold-weather essentials for more than 1,000 individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Sister Alma Bernadette Hurley, SSJ, dies at 91
Sister Alma Bernadette Hurley SSJ, (formerly Ada Marie Hurley), age 91, died September 1, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.
71 Catholic Grade Schools Honored for Excellence
Around seven dozen Catholic elementary schools in the five-county region have been recognized for attaining high marks in their mission.
Office of Catholic Education Welcomes High School, Special Education Teachers Back to School
Staff were greeted with soft pretzels as "a small token of appreciation" as they returned for the 2024-2025 academic year.