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Neumann-Goretti’s Baseball Championship Journey Unearths More Senior Standouts
Looking back at Neumann-Goretti’s state baseball championship celebration, a couple of players arguably did not receive enough plaudits for their overall contribution during the four-game journey, writes sports contributor John Knebels.
Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower Returns for Second Year of Giving, Encouraging Community
The free Aug. 24 event will feature resources for families, as well as essential baby care items like diapers and wipes. The event is part of Catholic Social Services’ outreach to thousands of new and expecting moms each year.
Permanent Diaconate Information Session Set for Sept. 19
Catholic men, and their wives if married, with a deep spiritual life who are between the ages of 29 and 55 are invited to join an in-person panel of clergy for a Permanent Diaconate Information Night Sept. 19.
IHM Sister Professes Perpetual Vows, Makes Lifelong Commitment
Sister Elizabeth Anne entered the IHM Congregation in Sept. 2016 and professed her first vows in Aug. 2019.
New Principal for Archbishop Wood HS Announced
Dr. Katherine M. Nobles, currently the school's Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, will step into her new role Aug. 19. She succeeds Cloe O’Grady, who retired at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
CSS Program Teaches Teens Job Skills, How to Ratchet Down Violence in Their Communities
The program provides young adults with the opportunity to acquire new job skills in carpentry and home repair while learning financial literacy and social-emotional skills.
Documentary on Local Vietnam Vets Shares Story of Friendship and Faith
“The Lads of Swampoodle” explores the lives of a group of Irish and Italian Catholic friends who grew up in the Swampoodle section of Philadelphia and fought in the Vietnam War.
Neumann-Goretti Welcomes New Athletic Director
Dr. Marc Caserio has been named Director of Athletics at Ss. John Neumann & Maria Goretti High School, the South Philadelphia school announced Aug. 9.
$350K Gift Will Establish Wellness Center at Archbishop Carroll HS
The grant from the Connelly Foundation will support the establishment of a school-based wellness center focusing on the holistic needs of students and families.
Archbishop Asks for Special Intention for Peace in Holy Land
Archbishop Pérez is encouraging Catholics to show continued concern for all the peoples of the Holy Land, especially during a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, by praying for peace this weekend at Mass.