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Nutritional Development Services Joins Partner Agencies for Summer Meals Program Kick Off
Over 500 sites across Philadelphia this summer are offering free healthy meals to children and youth aged 18 or younger while school is out of session.
Sister Ann Louise Impink, SSND
On May 30, 2025, Ann Louise entered eternal glory at Stella Maris after a day shared praying with her sisters. She is remembered fondly for her love of butterflies and dancing.
Sister Marie Noel Nguyen, IHM, dies at 76
Sister Marie Noel Nguyen died in Camilla Hall on June 14, 2025 in the 61st year of her religious life. Sister was born on December 7, 1948 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam.
Franciscan Sister Magdalen Mary Dunne dies at 90
The native of County Offaly in Ireland was a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 70 years, ministering for 63 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Local Youth to Explore Faith and Vocation at Annual Quo Vadis Retreat
The June 23-26 retreat hosted by the archdiocesan Office for the Diocesan Priesthood offers high school young men an opportunity to explore God's calling through prayer, fellowship, and spiritual guidance.
Philly Priest Raises $40K for Rectory Repairs With 104-Mile Bike Ride
Msgr. James Oliver turned his lifelong passion for cycling into a mission, pedaling 104 miles through Philadelphia to raise $40,000 for crucial rectory repairs at Saint Bridget’s Parish in East Falls.
‘A Blessing’: John Connolly Cuts Ribbon on Neumann Goretti Entrepreneurship Center Bearing His Name
The 1970 Bishop Neumann graduate led the funding for a corporate boardroom-style classroom designed to inspire students’ business dreams.
Summer Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Seeks Mary’s Prayers at Namesake Parish
The Doylestown, Bucks County parish invites everyone to the nine-day devotion beginning July 8. Its hymns, scripture readings, homilies by guest preachers, and a novena prayer asking for Mary’s intercession help the faithful “to grow in patience as we place our trust in God.”
Prayer, Healing Offered at Catholic Charismatic June Retreat
Everyone is invited to attend the Catholic Charismatic Retreat at Malvern Retreat House, June 20-22, hosted by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The retreat’s theme is based on Isaiah 43:1, “Thus says the Lord… Do not fear… You are mine.”
Clergy Changes Announced in Archdiocese
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announced assignments for deacons of the Philadelphia Archdiocese June 14.