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Nurse, Advocate at Divine Providence Village Honored for Mission of Community Service
Trina Smith, LPN, was named a 2025 “Celebrate Caring” honoree by Independence Blue Cross for her compassionate nursing work at Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Divine Providence Village and her leadership of a nonprofit serving vulnerable families throughout Delaware County.
Parishes to Hold In-Pew Commitment Weekend for Catholic Charities Appeal Oct. 11-12
Parishes across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold an In-Pew Commitment Weekend on October 11–12 in support of the Catholic Charities Appeal.
Villanova’s CLEAR Project to Host Free Family Concert Celebrating Creation
The Children, Liturgy, Ecology, and Renewal (CLEAR) project at Villanova University gathers scholars, musicians and church leaders to spark needed work on children, worship and ecology.
Free Bach Cantatas Concert at Holy Martyrs Church Oct. 5
The Soloists of the Northeast Oratorio Society and the Orchestra Society of Philadelphia present their 24th program of Bach Cantatas at Holy Martyrs Church in Oreland.
Program at Pope Leo’s Alma Mater, Villanova University, Builds Bishops’ Leadership Skills
“Church Management and the Diocesan Apostolate” at the pope’s alma mater is helping bishops across North America bring business management solutions to pastoral leadership.
Friendship Celebration to Welcome Jay Wright, Host Saint’s Relic, Gather in Faith
The Oct. 8 event at St. Norbert Church in Paoli, an outreach of “Team Hope” led by local leader Ed Morris, will include speakers and prayers, and a tribute to Bernie Parent.
Ellen Mansfield Appointed First Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Mansfield brings decades of fundraising experience and a lifelong commitment to service as she steps into a newly created role aimed at expanding philanthropic support for Catholic Charities’ regional outreach.
Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation Sets Walk from Villanova to St. Joe’s U on Oct. 4
EcoPhilly and two of Philadelphia’s Catholic universities invite all to a seven-mile walk for prayer and reflection on the spirituality of caring for God’s creation.
St. Katharine Drexel Senior Housing Community Begins to Rise in Northeast Philly
The latest and eighth affordable living community of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia will allow for connection between senior residents and Archbishop Ryan High School students.
Pope John Paul II High School Launches Trailblazing Business Institute
The archdiocesan high school in Royersford became the first in Pennsylvania to offer students Bloomberg educational certification along with access to state-of-the-art technology.