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Catholic Charities to Host Health Fair for Delaware County Families
The event will connect families with local health providers, community organizations, and family-focused agencies to offer valuable resources, information, screenings, education, and services for all ages.
Archbishop Pérez Announces New Clergy Assignments Starting July 1
See the assignments for eight newly ordained priests, plus changes in assignment for priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Local Catholic Leaders Discuss Urgency of Better Care for Earth
An annual conference hosted by EcoPhilly at Villanova University May 9 showcased how individuals, parishes, and dioceses can steward changes in care for our common home.
Volunteers Sought for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Procession in July
A public Eucharistic procession through Philadelphia in July is expected to draw hundreds of Catholic pilgrims as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, with organizers at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul seeking volunteers.
Congratulations to Priest Jubilarians, New Priests of 2026
Twenty archdiocesan priests are celebrating milestone ordination anniversaries this year, along with Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia Cardinal Justin Rigali.
‘Serve Others with Joy’: Archbishop Pérez Ordains Three Permanent Deacons
Kevin Kelly, John Milius and Shawn Terkhorn received Holy Orders May 9. They begin their new lives of service to the Catholic Church and her people in the model of Jesus’ command: “Love one another.”
O’Hara’s Maggie Watkins Drives Team to 8-1 Mark on Mound, at Plate
The Cardinal O’Hara sophomore pitched a complete game with just two runs on four hits, then came through with a two-run single to walk off a 3-2 win May 7 over rival Archbishop Wood.
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly, IHM
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly died in Camilla Hall on October 1, 2025, not too long before her 94th birthday.
Sister Marita Christi Blinebury, IHM
Sister Marita Christi Blinebury died in Camilla Hall on October 4, 2025.
Sister Mary Rene Wentzel, IHM
Sister Rene Marie Wentzel (formerly Sister Rene Marie) died on October 5, 2025 in Camilla Hall.