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Sister Rosemary Herron, R.S.M., longtime educator, dies at 76
Throughout her 50 years in Mercy education, whether in parish elementary schools or sponsored schools of the Sister of Mercy, Sister Rosemary gave witness to Mercy core values.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary eyes the past and the future with cross at construction site
The cross, constructed from an old pew found in the basement of a chapel at the current seminary, will pay homage to St. Charles Borromeo’s illustrious past, while looking to the future – all under the care of Christ.
Christmas Masses at the Cathedral Basilica
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass schedule.
Put down the phone, look to God, look at others, pope tells kids
Pope Francis encouraged youngsters to put down their phones to spend time praying and looking at other people to see their needs.
Extension features Nativity art, letters by children of Ukraine, Uvalde
The cover of the winter issue of Catholic Extension's magazine is a colorful patchwork of Christmas drawings by children from Ukraine and Uvalde, Texas.
Heisman winner is much loved, respected alum of D.C.-area Catholic schools
Caleb Williams, the star quarterback at the University of Southern California who won the Heisman Trophy Dec. 10, earlier made his mark at two Washington-area Catholic schools he attended for middle school and high school.
Celebrate Christmas ‘with Ukraine in your hearts,’ pope says, urging aid
Celebrating Christmas is important and beautiful, Pope Francis said, but he asked people to spend less on their celebrations this year and donate the savings to help the people of Ukraine.
Saint Lucy students celebrate feast of patron with Mass, Christmas concert
Students at the Northeast Philadelphia school celebrated the feast of Saint Lucy with a special Mass Dec. 13
50 Catholic eighth graders named Neumann Scholars, awarded full high school scholarships
Scholarships to eighth grade students across the Philadelphia Archdiocese amount to a $1.75 million commitment from the Connelly Foundation.
Holy Cross students help feed the hungry and receive visit from the Phanatic in recognition of their efforts
Students and staff at Holy Cross Regional Catholic School in Collegeville recently enjoyed a surprise visit from the Phillies' Phanatic in recognition of their efforts to help feed our neighbors in need.