News
‘Positio’ for Father Peyton’s cause now with Vatican congregation
"We are very pleased to see progress in Father Peyton's cause," said Holy Cross Father Wilfred Raymond. "Many people regularly tell me we need a 'saint for families' and that Father Peyton is the appropriate candidate."
Catholic schools’ office announces leadership changes
The superintendent for the archdiocese's 17 high schools tendered her resignation last week. This week a new superintendent for the 122 elementary schools was named.
Catholic education advocate speaks at Regina Coeli event
The elementary-level Catholic academy in Abington hosted the head of the Cardinal Newman Society, who gave listeners hope for Catholic education in the U.S.
Collection set for Nepal quake relief
Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia can contribute to a collection in support of victims of the earthquake in Nepal during Masses May 30-31.
Top Catholic high school seniors named in archdiocese
The Academic Honors Convocation at which Archbishop Charles Chaput will preside this Thursday will honor 156 seniors at the top of their class.
Pope urges prayers for China, persecuted Christians over Pentecost
The World Day of Prayer for the Church in China is observed each year on the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, May 24, which this year falls on Pentecost.
Nepal authorities try to block Missionaries of Charity delivering aid
Police escorts diverted the vehicles carrying relief material to police offices in Lalitpur District, one of the three districts in the Kathmandu Valley. The officers insisted that government permission was required for relief distribution.
Concert to benefit Religious of the Assumption missionaries
Jason DePue, a first violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, will perform in a concert May 31 at St. Joseph's University Chapel.
Corpus Christi procession planned in Havertown
Delaware County's Annunciation Parish will host a public procession through the streets of Brookline June 7 to celebrate the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Pope says parents must not exclude themselves from children’s lives
"It's time for fathers and mothers to come out of their exile -- because they have exiled themselves from their children's education -- and to fully assume again their educational role," he said.