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Leadership leads to unexpected state title for Devon Prep
Sophomore Ty Mishock and senior Jake Kenney provided steady leadership on and off the court this year as their team embarked on an improbable run from third-seed in District 12 to the PIAA Class 3A championship.
Neumann-Goretti’s state title a team effort for the ages
Senior guard and "heartbeat" of the Saints, Aamir Hurst, scored 20 points in the PIAA Class 4A championship, one of six players to score in double figures for the first time ever in a Pennsylvania state final.
Quadir Brown: Unsung hero of Roman’s PIAA championship
The senior didn't record a point in Roman Catholic High School's PIAA Class 6A title victory, but his leadership and defense showed all year long, earning the respect of his coaches and teammates.
Journey from politics to priesthood helps lead others to heaven
Once a Washington, D.C. professional, Deacon Henry Graebe renounced a life that was "too comfortable" and returned to the church. Set to be ordained as a priest May 21, he now looks to bring others to Christ.
Senate confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
Just as the U.S. Senate was divided in a 53-47 vote April 7, advocacy groups also had a mixed reaction of pride and concern over the confirmation of Brown as the first Black woman justice on the high court.
Beloved late West Philly teacher inspires student scholarship
The Janis Cash Book and Hoops Scholarship -- named for the teacher who taught, coached basketball and mentored generations of Catholic school students at Our Lady of Victory and St. Rose of Lima -- is seeking donation support.
Prayer service invites faithful to see Christ in the sufferings of Ukraine
Participants at an April 3 "Stations of the Cross for Ukraine" reflected on Jesus' final steps to the cross, mirrored in the anguish caused by a brutal Russian invasion now in its second month.
No marriage is perfect, but all can be complete, speakers say
The first Marriage Enrichment Day April 2 offered by the Philadelphia Archdiocese featured Andrew and Sarah Swafford, who offered practical and spiritual advice for deepening love in marriage and helping couples overcome struggles.
Holy Family Home in city ready for major renovation
The Little Sisters of the Poor broke ground March 24 at the senior care residence they run in Southwest Philadelphia. The $45 million project includes renovating residents’ independent living apartments, plus building a new convent and care household.
Church making progress to prevent child abuse, says victim advocate
Two decades after the U.S. bishops issued landmark guidelines on child protection in the church, pastoral workers are leading efforts to make "society as a whole” safer for kids, said Leslie Davila of the archdiocesan child protection office.