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Catholic Charities Appeal Reaches $8.4M in 2025 Campaign, Report Shows
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has released its 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal Impact Report, announcing that the annual campaign raised $8,417,080 to support dozens of charitable service organizations and ministries.
‘Very Blessed’ Archbishop Ryan Grad Helps Kids Amidst Rehab for NBA Debut
Traveling cross-country didn’t stop Thomas Sorber, the top draft pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder last year, from passing on the values he learned at Archbishop Ryan to young basketball campers.
A Dog Named Blaze Shares God’s Love in Drexel Hill
The presence of the 2-year-old golden retriever at St. Dorothy Parish will end when the pastor, Father Michael Murphy, retires July 1. But the dog’s posts on Facebook and presence at the Jersey Shore will continue to inspire people.
Sister Catherine V. Corrigan, SSJ, dies at 95
Sister Catherine V. Corrigan SSJ, (formerly S. Charles Veronica,) age 95, died on June 25, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Pope Leo to Offer Video Message at the Close of National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Philadelphia
Pope Leo XIV will deliver a video message on July 5, 2026 in Philadelphia to conclude a 43-day National Eucharistic Pilgrimage marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Archbishop Pérez Receives First Documents Tracing Maria Middleton’s Path to Holiness
The Bucks County teen died in 2020 at age 18. The story of her life and her legacy, presented to the Archbishop June 22, gives witness to the power of trust and hope in God.
Summer Camps to Take Place at Martin Saints Classical High School
Martin Saints Classical High School will present two engaging camps this summer - Joyful Filmmaking Camp: Catholic Storytelling and Catholic Writing Camp.
Sister Maureen Elizabeth Sell, IHM, dies at 95
Sister Maureen Elizabeth Sell died in Camilla Hall on June 17, 2026, having served 74 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Formed by Home and Parish, New Priests Now Sharing Faith With All
Three new priests ordained for Philadelphia describe how they learned the Catholic faith from their families. Now they are leading their parents and siblings, along with the faithful at their first parishes, into deeper devotion.
‘Praise on the Hill’ Draws Dozens of Faithful for Evening Prayer, Music
St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lenni, Delaware County offers the monthly evening of eucharistic adoration, praise music, the sacrament of penance, and benediction for parishioners and guests from near and far.