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Deacon Gets to Stay in Northeast Philly Neighborhood in New Work as Parish Life Director
Retired city police officer and Permanent Deacon Steve Guckin, who has been serving at St. Martha Parish for 19 years, begins administrative leadership there, allowing priests to focus on sacramental ministry.
Missionary Hub in Chester Offering Workshops to Share, Teach the Faith
Joshua Bean, the missionary hub director at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Delaware County, led a talk July 8 on the basics of the Catholic faith, suggesting the workshop as a first step before one invites a friend to Mass.
BLOCS Serves 43K Pa. Students with $250M in Scholarship Aid
The largest scholarship organization in Pennsylvania reached milestones in the number of nonpublic students it assists through the EITC and OSTC tax credit programs and the amount of funds raised for scholarships.
Archdiocesan Educator Named to National Group for AI Instruction
Annabel Dotzman, of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education, is one of 13 founding members of Google Educator Group for Catholic Educators which aims to bring artificial intelligence tools into Catholic school classrooms.
Seven PCL Softball Standouts Named to All-State Team
Players and their coaches reflect on the dedication and teamwork that led to the high honors by the PIAA. Among them: Archbishop Carroll junior pitcher Olivia Zanetich with her 14-4 record, 1.40 ERA and 200 strikeouts with only 34 walks.
Sister Ann C. “Nancy” Hilla, SSJ, dies at 94
Sister Ann C. “Nancy” Hilla SSJ, (formerly S. Michael William,) age 94, died on July 5, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Alice T. Boyle, SSJ, dies at 88
Sister Alice T. Boyle SSJ, (formerly S. Grace Anthony,) age 88, died on July 4, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Assignments
Changes of assignment for one diocesan priest and two religious priests in parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were announced this week.
Annual Catholic Women’s Conference Set for Oct. 24 in Doylestown
Join Catholic women from the greater Philadelphia area for a transformative day of fun, friendship, faith formation, and prayer at the Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
South Philadelphia Parish to Honor Blessed Michael McGivney Aug. 15
Epiphany of Our Lord Church in South Philadelphia will host its third annual Father McGivney Feast Day Vigil Mass on Aug. 15, honoring Blessed Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus