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Office of Catholic Education to Hold Virtual Career Fair Aug. 8
Subject areas of need for high schools include Biology; Business; Chemistry; Engineering; Health; Mathematics; Science; Physics; Theology; Special Education; and World Language.
Pilgrims to Eucharistic Congress Come Home Ready to Go ‘Out on Mission’
Some 170 Catholics from the Philadelphia Archdiocese traveled to Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress last week. The event inspired their devotion to Christ truly present in the Eucharist, and to evangelize back home as missionary disciples.
Latest Clerical Changes Announced by Archbishop Pérez
See the new assignments for one deacon and three priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
‘We’re All in This Together’: A Q&A with New Superintendent of Catholic High Schools
CatholicPhilly recently connected with William Brannick about returning to the Philadelphia Archdiocese, goals for his new role, and what he sees as his greatest joys and challenges working in the field of Catholic education.
Sister Agnes St. Joseph Bresnen, OSF, dies at 97
Sister Agnes St. Joseph Bresnen, OSF, 97, died in Assisi House on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Bucks County Parish Upgrades Cemetery, Honors Beloved Saints
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald blessed the construction site at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, July 1. New additions will include a columbarium for cremated remains and two new roads to enhance accessibility for visitors.
St. Agnes Parish, West Chester, to Hold 106th Annual Assumption Mass and Procession Aug. 11
Sponsored by the Chester County parish’s Italian community, all are invited to celebrate the feast of the Assumption Mass and procession.
Sister Janice Marie Hallacher, OSF, dies at 92
Sister Janice Marie Hallacher, OSF, (formerly Sister Victor), 92, died in Assisi House on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 72 years.
For 60 years, IHM Sister ‘Doing God’s Work’ Through Catholic Education
Sister Edward Quinn has committed her religious life to the mission of the Church through service in Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for six decades.
Philadelphian Franciscan Sisters Celebrate 2024 Jubilarians
Twelve of the jubilarians have served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.