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Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Changes for Parochial Vicars, Permanent Deacons

Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Sister Marie Rudegeair SSJ dies at 86

Sister Marie Rudegeair SSJ (formerly Sister Madeleine Sophie), age 86, died February 1, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.

BLOCS To Be Presenting Partner For 2024 PCL Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Championships

The semifinals of the 2024 PCL Boys’ Basketball Championship will be held at The Palestra on Feb. 21, while the 2024 girls’ and boys’ Championship doubleheader will take place Feb. 26.  

Cultural Mysticism Topic of Lecture at St. Charles Seminary

Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP delivered the 2024 John Cardinal Foley lecture on Church  and Social Communications at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood Jan 29.

Conwell-Egan Takes Third Consecutive PCL Wrestling Championship

The Lower Bucks County School located in Fairless Hills claimed its third consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League wrestling championship Jan. 30.

Undeterred by Snowstorm, Local Students ‘March for Life’ in D.C.

Thousands of people braved a snowstorm to show their support for the beauty and dignity of human life from conception to natural death at the 51st annual National March for Life Jan 19.

High School Educators Honored for Years of Service, Dedication to Catholic Education

Thirty-seven teachers and administrators were recently recognized by the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education for their milestone anniversaries ranging from 25 to 50 or more years.

Reverend Jason V. Kulczynski

Reverend Jason V. Kulczynski, Pastor, Holy Martyrs Parish, died on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Bishop Shanahan Unveils $3M Fundraising Campaign

The initiative aims to offer enhancements to the school while supporting students now and into the future.

Around the Archdiocese: Upcoming Events for the Week of Jan. 29

From relic tour to workshops, here’s this week’s happenings in the archdiocese.