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Over 1,200 high school student-athletes named to archdiocesan fall sports honor roll
Some 1,256 students earned first or second academic honors in the first quarter marking period of the 2022-2023 academic year while competing in cross country, field hockey, soccer, golf, girls’ tennis, football, and girls’ volleyball.
St. Joseph’s Prep players reflect on football season following 7th state championship
It’s been a little over a month since the St. Joseph’s Prep football team corralled its seventh state crown and fourth in five years. Players recently spoke with John Knebels on their experience and what comes next.
Neumann-Goretti Saints offer reflection on faith and football
On Dec. 10, one yard separated Neumann-Goretti's football team from winning the school’s first-ever Class 3A state championship. With the new year underway, the young men recently spoke with John Knebels offering reflection on their faith and the important lessons they learned this season.
SEEK23 brings heart of Gospel to thousands
Around 90 Catholic students from Penn, Drexel, Temple, and West Chester universities joined thousands of other young people at the SEEK23 conference Jan. 2-6 in St. Louis, Missouri for a week of faith and fellowship.
10th Annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture: the present and future of Catholic media
The current state of Catholic media is the topic of the 10th annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture on Monday, Jan. 23 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
MLK Day volunteer opportunities in the archdiocese
On Jan. 16, communities across the Philadelphia region and the country will celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here are five ways to volunteer your time and talents to build upon Dr. King’s legacy.
Sister Elizabeth Mary Murphy, who ministered for 45 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dies at 92
Sister Elizabeth Mary Murphy, OSF, died in Assisi House on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Lector workshops at the Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will host a workshop for lectors on Wednesday, Jan. 18 in the Cathedral Chapel.
Sister Janice Marie Johnson dies at 84
Sister Janice Marie Johnson, a Sister of Mercy, died on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 in Allentown, PA.
Archbishop to host annual MLK interfaith prayer service
Archbishop Pérez will be the principal convener of the Annual Archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service Jan 15. commemorating the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.