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Port Richmond’s Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center: Transforming Lives, One Visit at a Time
Jennifer Scornaienchi has spent more than two decades transforming the lives of older adults, offering community, compassion, and vital services through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center.
Families Open Their Hearts and Homes to People with Disabilities Through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia Program
Wendy Cadet helps lead Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Life Sharing Through Family Living program, giving children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the chance to grow and thrive in loving homes.
From Student Volunteer to Leader in Service
Inspired by the after‑school program once run by her grandmother, Jessica Quinn now leads with the same spirit of advocacy at Women of Hope‑Lombard.
Catholic Charities to Host Health Fair for Delaware County Families
The event will connect families with local health providers, community organizations, and family-focused agencies to offer valuable resources, information, screenings, education, and services for all ages.
Archbishop Pérez Announces New Clergy Assignments Starting July 1
See the assignments for eight newly ordained priests, plus changes in assignment for priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Local Catholic Leaders Discuss Urgency of Better Care for Earth
An annual conference hosted by EcoPhilly at Villanova University May 9 showcased how individuals, parishes, and dioceses can steward changes in care for our common home.
Volunteers Sought for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Procession in July
A public Eucharistic procession through Philadelphia in July is expected to draw hundreds of Catholic pilgrims as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, with organizers at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul seeking volunteers.
Congratulations to Priest Jubilarians, New Priests of 2026
Twenty archdiocesan priests are celebrating milestone ordination anniversaries this year, along with Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia Cardinal Justin Rigali.
‘Serve Others with Joy’: Archbishop Pérez Ordains Three Permanent Deacons
Kevin Kelly, John Milius and Shawn Terkhorn received Holy Orders May 9. They begin their new lives of service to the Catholic Church and her people in the model of Jesus’ command: “Love one another.”
O’Hara’s Maggie Watkins Drives Team to 8-1 Mark on Mound, at Plate
The Cardinal O’Hara sophomore pitched a complete game with just two runs on four hits, then came through with a two-run single to walk off a 3-2 win May 7 over rival Archbishop Wood.