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American Catholic Historical Society to Hold Lecture on Sanctuary Cities and Catholic Involvement Sept. 15

The discussion will focus on the book “The Sanctuary City: Immigrant, Refugee, and Receiving Communities in Postindustrial Philadelphia” authored by Dr. Domenic Vitiello.

IHM Center for Innovation and Creativity Unveiled at Bishop Shanahan HS

The new space at the Chester County school will provide students with courses in engineering, immersion technology, robotics, and STEM-related areas of study. 

Sister ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Doretta Egan, OSF, dies at 97

Sister ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Doretta Egan, OSF, 97, died in Assisi House on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 77 years.

Archbishop Announces Latest Clerical Appointments

See the new appointments for two deacons and three priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.

Reverend William E. Grogan

Reverend William E. Grogan, Pastor, Holy Cross Parish, Philadelphia, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

New Director of Office for Black Catholics Hopes to Inspire All to Grow in Faith Together

Stacy Williams, Philadelphia native and Saint Charles Borromeo parishioner, describes her hopes for bringing together people of all cultures throughout the archdiocese.

Cardinals’ Forum to discuss ‘The Pastoral Impact of Artificial Intelligence’

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will host the discussion and public dialogue at 7:00 p.m. Sept. 9 at the seminary’s new Lower Gwynedd campus.

Seminary Settles into New Gwynedd Campus for Next Chapter in Long History

The 2024-2025 academic year starts a new chapter in the seminary’s history at a new campus in Lower Gwynedd, Montgomery County.

Seminarians Move in at New St. Charles Seminary Campus

After 153 years at its Wynnewood location, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomed 140 seminarians Aug. 21 at the newly constructed campus in Lower Gwynedd for the seminary’s 193rd academic year.

St. Joe’s U. Plans to Become a ‘Laudato Si’ University

A seven-year plan implementing Pope Francis' document on the environment will help faculty, staff, and students at the Jesuit-founded university “be responsible stewards of our Earth.”