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Sister Lawrence Elizabeth Sandoli, SSJ, dies at 87
Sister Lawrence Elizabeth Sandoli SSJ, age 87, died on March 23, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
American Catholic Historical Society to Hold Lecture by Author Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein
In this talk, Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein, will speak on her award-winning biography of Father Edward Dowling, SJ (1898-1960), who rescued Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson from debilitating depression and gave him the spiritual guidance he needed to bring AA to international prominence.
Reopening of the Exposition of Sacred Relics Set for April 6
Holy Martyrs, Oreland, will hold the Reopening of the Exposition of Sacred Relics in loving memory of Father Jason Kulcznski April 6 following the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
St. Katharine of Siena, Wayne, to Hold “Life in the Spirit” Seminars
Join St. Katharine of Siena Parish on Thursday, April 3, and for seven consecutive Thursdays, for their “Life in the Spirit” Seminars starting at 7:30 p.m.
Lenten Opportunity for Confession at Cathedral Basilica
Faithful from throughout the archdiocese are invited to a special opportunity to receive the sacrament of penance and reconciliation during Lent at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
From Faithful Family, High School Senior Ready to Enter Seminary
After his graduation from Cardinal O’Hara High School as salutatorian, David Trinh will become the first from his school to enter St. Charles Borromeo Seminary immediately in 20 years.
Girls Having Fun in New CYO Flag Football League
The inaugural girls league began this spring in the Philadelphia region, with a league for boys to follow this summer and fall. While some rules differ, kids are playing football “in a safe and exciting way.”
Women’s Football at Area Colleges Aided by Catholic League Pipeline
Flag football kicked off this year at three Philadelphia-area Division III universities including Immaculata, where standouts from Archbishop Ryan High School are making an impact -- and having fun.
New Dates of Ordination Set for Transitional Deacons, Priests
Based on guidance from the U.S. bishops’ conference and the Holy See to all seminaries, the rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary announced March 21 a new schedule for ordination ceremonies in 2026 and 2027.
5 Years After Pandemic, Prayers Continue for Virtual ‘Rosary Family’
The COVID-19 pandemic forced people apart, but Philadelphia-area Catholics joined online to pray the rosary. On the initiative’s five-year anniversary, 150 households pray weekly for Mary’s intercession.