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Neumann-Goretti HS Welcomes $350K Gift from Alum
The South Philadelphia school accepted the donation from John M. Connolly, a 1970 graduate of Bishop Neumann, which will fund a scholarship and establish a center for business and entrepreneurship.
Kathy and Ward Fitzgerald to be Honored for Service to Seminary
The couple will receive the St. Charles Borromeo Award March 25, 2025 from St. Charles Seminary in honor of their philanthropy work in the community and especially to the seminary.
Sister Leonora Juliani, OSF, dies at 95
Sister Leonora Juliani, OSF, (formerly Sister Marie Rita), died in Assisi House on her 95th birthday, July 10, 2024.
Catholic Women’s Conference Set for Oct. 19
The annual conference will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
Shanahan Teacher, WWII Veteran Grandfather Visit Normandy for D-Day Anniversary
Janet Moore and her 99-year-old grandfather, a World War II Army veteran and parishioner of St. Matt’s in Philadelphia, attended the 80th anniversary D-Day observances in France, where he was treated, and met, like a celebrity.
Catholic Heart Workcamp Volunteers Engage in Service Projects Across Archdiocese
For the second year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia welcomed over 200 high school and college aged volunteers from across the country participating in Catholic Heart Workcamp.
Local Women Attend Leadership Forum, Focus on Mentorship and Faith Formation
Their trip was made possible through a scholarship drawn from the proceeds of the annual Catholic Women’s Conference sponsored by the Office for the New Evangelization.
Archdiocese Issues Annual Report on Child Protection, Victim Aid
The Office for Child and Youth Protection facilitated access to mental health services for over 200 survivors and their families in 2023. Additionally, over 500 community members were engaged during educational and outreach events.
Reverend Girard J. Cusatis
Reverend Girard J. Cusatis, Retired, Resident, Saint Joseph Villa, Flourtown, died on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Over 3K High School Student-Athletes Named to Archdiocesan Sports Honor Roll
The recognition highlights individuals who earned first or second academic honors while competing in their respective sport during the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.