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Here’s how you can offer free meals to children and youth this summer
Throughout the school year, many students have access to nutritious meals through federal meal programs. In the summer months many children risk being hungry when schools are closed.
Alumni reminisce on time at St. Joe’s, Collingdale, ahead of senior housing debut
Local residents recently had the opportunity for a sneak peek before the big opening.
Sister Justina Marie Miller, who ministered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 13 years, dies at 92
Sister Justina Marie Miller, OSF, 92, died in Assisi House on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 74 years.
Sister Kathleen Bernadette Moss dies at 96
Sister Kathleen Bernadette Moss SSJ, age 96, died March 26, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa. Sister Kathleen ministered in the Dioceses of Arlington, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia.
Sister Clare DiGregorio dies at 91
Sister Clare DiGregorio SSJ (formerly Sister Grace Bernard), age 91, died March 21, 2023. Sister Clare ministered in the Dioceses of Allentown, Newark, Philadelphia, and Wilmington.
Sister Assunta Prunty dies at 95, ministered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 22 years
Sister Assunta Prunty, OSF, 95, died in St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 69 years.
Local college students become full members of Catholic Church
The Newman Centers at Temple University, Drexel University, and University of Pennsylvania welcomed about 30 students into the Church this Easter.
Life Sharing spreads a family’s loving care to kids most in need
Catholic Social Services’ Life Sharing Through Family Living program has been placing adults with intellectual disabilities with host families for many years. For the first time, host families are supporting children with complex medical needs as well.
Deacon John Kreczkevich dies, served for over 25 years at Saint Barnabas Parish in Philadelphia
Retired Deacon John Kreczkevich, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Parish music director takes ‘leap of faith’ with rare 99-year-old concert grand piano
The purchase of a rare piano has given a major boost to the sacred liturgy at Bryn Mawr’s St. John Neumann Parish.