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Parishioners’ donations help hurricane victims still struggling to recover
Many living in the Tampa Bay and Fort Myers area are still dealing with the damage and devastation left in its wake, but much needed help is on the way just in time for Christmas.
NE Phila. parishes to offer Mass for the happy repose of the Soul of Joseph Augustus Zarelli
Saint Cecilia Parish and Saint Timothy Parish will offer Masses on the Feast of the Holy Innocents Dec. 28 for the happy repose of the Soul of Joseph Augustus Zarelli.
God offers many ways to face life’s challenges, choices, pope says
Believers do not need to be afraid of obstacles, struggles and choices in life because God is always near, offering his love and guidance, Pope Francis said.
Dr. Brooke Cortese Tesche named new superintendent of high schools, schools of special education
As Superintendent, Dr. Tesche will provide faith formation, academic, and operational direction and support to the 15 Archdiocesan high schools and 3 schools of special education throughout the five-county region that serve tens of thousands of students each day.
Sister Rosemary Herron, R.S.M., longtime educator, dies at 76
Throughout her 50 years in Mercy education, whether in parish elementary schools or sponsored schools of the Sister of Mercy, Sister Rosemary gave witness to Mercy core values.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary eyes the past and the future with cross at construction site
The cross, constructed from an old pew found in the basement of a chapel at the current seminary, will pay homage to St. Charles Borromeo’s illustrious past, while looking to the future – all under the care of Christ.
Christmas Masses at the Cathedral Basilica
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass schedule.
Put down the phone, look to God, look at others, pope tells kids
Pope Francis encouraged youngsters to put down their phones to spend time praying and looking at other people to see their needs.
Extension features Nativity art, letters by children of Ukraine, Uvalde
The cover of the winter issue of Catholic Extension's magazine is a colorful patchwork of Christmas drawings by children from Ukraine and Uvalde, Texas.
Heisman winner is much loved, respected alum of D.C.-area Catholic schools
Caleb Williams, the star quarterback at the University of Southern California who won the Heisman Trophy Dec. 10, earlier made his mark at two Washington-area Catholic schools he attended for middle school and high school.