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National Centre for Padre Pio Announces Feast Day Celebrations
The National Centre for Padre Pio will host ten days of prayer, family activities, and Italian traditions from Sept. 14 to Sept. 23, honoring the Feast of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.
Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Children’s Choir Open House Sept. 19
Young singers in grades 3-12 and their families are invited to learn more about the Cathedral’s children’s choir at an Open House Sept. 19.
Inaugural Mass for Racial Healing Set for Sept. 26
All are invited to gather Sept. 26 at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown for a Mass promoting racial healing, reconciliation, and unity.
Sister Marguerite Mary McAveney, IHM, dies at 95
Sister Marguerite Mary, formerly known as Margaret McAveney, died on August 20, 2026 in Camilla Hall just a month after her 95th birthday, having served 76 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
‘American Idol’ Finalist to Headline 12th Annual AbbeyFest
Performer Danny Gokey will cap the day-long celebration of the Christian music festival, which includes Mass and adoration, for the second year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
Joey Crawford, NBA Ref and Philly-area Parishioner, Inducted into Hall of Fame
The Catholic native of Havertown and resident of West Chester capped his nearly 40-year career refereeing NBA games, which began officiating CYO contests, by entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Aug. 15.
Faith and Data Fuel Milestone Year for Catholic Schools
This fall schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will use new tools to help students succeed. Early in the new year the Catholic school system will celebrate 175 years since its founding by St. John Neumann.
Catholic Charities Backpack Drive Provides School Supplies, Food To Hundreds of Philadelphia Students
Philadelphia students received backpacks and school supplies through back-to-school events hosted by three Catholic Charities Family Service Centers. Families also received food, books, personal care items, and information about available community services.
Cardinal’s Forum Examines AI in Light of Pope Leo’s Encyclical
Six professors from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary each unpacked one chapter of “Magnifica Humanitas” Aug. 25 to ask critical societal questions in the age of advancing artificial intelligence.
Father Timothy Tarnacki Heads to Florida After Decade of Philadelphia Ministry
After serving 10 years in the Philadelphia region, including the past three as director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Ministry with Young Adults, Pauline Father Timothy Tarnacki is preparing for a new assignment in Florida while reflecting on the relationships and experiences that shaped his priesthood.