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Watch Live Coverage of Pope Francis’ Funeral and Vatican Events
As the Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the faithful are invited to gather in prayer and remembrance through livestreamed liturgies from Rome.
Church Management Program at Villanova Helps Students Find Their Purpose
Stan Termini enrolled in the master’s degree program at the university last summer and now sees “how strong, faith-rooted leadership and management can empower communities” like the one he serves.
Nominations Open for 2025 BLOCS Teacher Appreciation Award
Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) is accepting nominations for its 2025 BLOCS Teacher Appreciation Award, sponsored by FlynnO’Hara Uniforms. The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 28.
Permanent Deacon Joseph E. Iannucci
Retired Deacon Joseph E. Iannucci passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 90.
‘Christ Has Found Them’: Easter Vigil Brings Rising Numbers of Catholics Entering the Church
On Holy Saturday night at the Cathedral, Archbishop Nelson Pérez welcomed into the Catholic Church some of the 725 adults across the region who received their Easter sacraments, the highest total in a decade.
Permanent Deacon Jose M. Mendez
Retired Permanent Deacon Jose M. Mendez (1989) passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 89.
All Invited to Pray for Happy Repose of Pope Francis’ Soul
Before and after the funeral for the late pontiff, faithful of the Church of Philadelphia can offer prayers for him using guidelines from the archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship.
Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of Catholic Church, Passes Away at Age 88
The Holy Father, who left rich memories from his apostolic visit to Philadelphia in 2015, died April 21, 2025 in Rome.
Bonner & Prendie Names Sarah Monaghan Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Monaghan, a 2014 alumna, brings both playing and coaching experience to the role.
Canonization of ‘Saint in Sneakers’ to be Celebrated at Malvern Shrine Dedicated to His Life and Message
Malvern Retreat House’s shrine to soon-to-be canonized Saint Carlo Acutis will hold an event celebrating his April 27 canonization. In only three years the shrine has become a popular place for eucharistic devotion by young people.