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Theology on Tap: The Importance of Catholic Fiction
The young adults of Saints Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester will host Theology on Tap-Fairytales and Faith: The Importance of Catholic Fiction presented by Deacon Anthony J. Albanese on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Get to know Dr. Brooke Cortese Tesche, new superintendent of high schools, schools of special education
Catholic Philly recently spoke with Dr. Tesche about her previous experience, goals for her new role, and how she plans to work alongside school families, students, administrators, and teachers to form Missionary Disciples.
Archdiocese breaks ground on senior affordable housing in Southwest Philly
Catholic Housing and Community Services is expanding its portfolio of affordable senior housing with a new site set for the Eastwick neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia.
Catholic History Lecture – St. Elizabeth Parish, Philadelphia: Forged in the Fires of the Great Migration
On Sunday, Feb. 19, the American Catholic Historical Society is pleased to have Ms. Connie McCalla speak on St. Elizabeth Parish, Philadelphia: Forged in the Fires of the Great Migration.
Bilingual Lenten retreat for parents of children with disabilities
The Office for Hispanic Catholics and the The Office for Persons With Disabilities will host a bilingual retreat for families and parents with children with disabilities Feb. 18, 2023.
Philadelphian joins Papal Foundation’s Board of Trustees
In a Jan. 30 announcement from the Chester-based Papal Foundation, Cosmo DeNicola of Philadelphia was named as a Steward of St. Peter to its Board of Trustees.
Culture Project: A Q&A with team leader Amber Charles
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to welcome five missionaries from the Culture Project for service in our local Church. Catholic Philly recently connected with Amber Charles, a Culture Project team leader and second year missionary from Grapevine, Texas to learn more about the initiative and how she became attracted to its mission.
St. Anastasia, Newtown Square, celebrates Candlemas Day
For the second year, parishioners and friends of St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square came out on Feb. 2 to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord also known as Candlemas Day.
Archbishop Wood and Our Lady of Confidence win 2023 Bovino Cup in Unified Sports bocce match
On Thursday, Feb 2. unified athletes from Archbishop Wood Catholic High School and Our Lady of Confidence School of Special Education claimed the 2023 Bovino Cup during an Interscholastic Unified Sports bocce match in Warminster.
Candelmas at Saint Anastasia Church
Saint Anastasia Parish will celebrate a special evening Mass Feb 2. for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.