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Sister Margaret Ounan, RSM, dies at 87
We pray in thanksgiving for the life of Sister Margaret Ounan, RSM, age 87, who died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at McAuley Convent in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. Sister Margaret was a Sister of Mercy for 69 years.
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center to Relocate in Center City Philadelphia Next Year
The Church’s administrative offices comprising 250 employees will move little more than a block away beginning in spring of 2026. The current site at 222 North 17th Street, built in 1971, faces cost prohibitive maintenance needs. The move will focus resources on mission as opposed to maintenance.
Temple Doctor, Catholic Deacon, Receives National Medical Award
Dr. John M. Travaline, a permanent deacon at a Montgomery County parish, has been nationally honored as a Distinguished Guardian of the Faith by the Catholic Medical Association.
St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation to Celebrate Faithful Service at Annual Supper
Held in honor of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the evening will celebrate faith, family, and service.
Neumann Goretti Senior Leads Students in Writing Letters to Military Members
Nick Morici is gathering other students at SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia for a project to do something good for others, “just because he wants to do something good.”
Sister Maureen Stout, OSF, dies at 86
Sister Maureen Stout, OSF, (formerly Sister Richard Cecilia), 86, died in Assisi House on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Lansdale Catholic Edges Nazareth Academy for PCL Tennis Title
A gritty, unified performance showcased both poise and power as the Crusaders captured their first tennis championship in three years, making forever memories for the seniors.
Holy Redeemer School Opens New ‘Game Changer’ STEM Lab
The technology space of the Catholic school in Philadelphia’s Chinatown is designed to help students find direction for their future careers, especially in the sciences.
Local Students Launch STEM Dreams with Help from 76er Paul George
Scholarships from the Paul George and Tiger Woods Foundations sent five Philadelphia teens — including two Catholic high school students — to Space Camp this summer, sparking interest in engineering and space exploration.
11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass to Highlight Cultural Diversity and Unity
Join the African Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the 11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass on Sunday, Oct. 12.