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St. Hubert’s HS sets ‘Bambies by the River’ alumnae event
The fundraiser on Aug. 5 at Maggie's Waterfront Café includes food, draft beer, wine, drink specials and a DJ.
Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Washington shrine set for October
All the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to join a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Oct. 28.
Illinois sued over law targeting conscientious objectors to abortion
Pro-life physicians and crisis pregnancy centers have filed suit in state and federal court against an Illinois law that specifically requires those with a conscientious objection to abortion to give their patients information about abortion providers and what the state calls the "benefits" of an abortion.
Pope to attend prayer meeting, visit children’s home in Colombia
Here is the detailed schedule of events planned for Pope Francis' visit to Colombia Sept. 6-10. The schedule was released by the Vatican June 23.
Mater Ecclesiae celebrates High Mass of the Assumption
The Catholic community in the Diocese of Camden will celebrate the community's founding with the traditional Latin Mass Aug. 15 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Sister Catherine Mary Dunbar dies at 93
The native of Orange, N.J., entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, in 1947 and served in three dioceses, including Philadelphia, in her 70 years of religious life.
Sister Charlotte Therese McGrillis dies at age 97
The native of Telford, Montgomery County ministered in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and neighboring dioceses for 80 years with the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Sister Patricia Ann Marnien, native of St. Leo Parish, dies at 81
The Sister of St. Joseph (formerly Sister Joseph Patrick) entered the congregation in 1954 and ministered in several dioceses, including the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Sister Theresa Rita Suplick, S.S.J., dies after 72 years as religious
The Sister of St. Joseph, formerly with the name Sister Miriam Andrew, entered the congregation in 1945 from Nativity B.V.M. Parish in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.
Sister Joan Marie Keegan, 84, dies at St. Joseph villa
The Sister of St. Joseph served for almost 67 years in the dioceses of Allentown, Camden and Harrisburg, and the archdioceses of Newark and Philadelphia.