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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.
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly, IHM
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly died in Camilla Hall on October 1, 2025, not too long before her 94th birthday.
Sister Marita Christi Blinebury, IHM
Sister Marita Christi Blinebury died in Camilla Hall on October 4, 2025.
Sister Mary Rene Wentzel, IHM
Sister Rene Marie Wentzel (formerly Sister Rene Marie) died on October 5, 2025 in Camilla Hall.
Sister M. Theresa John Talbot, IHM
Sister M. Theresa John Talbot died in Camilla Hall on October 6, 2025, several days after her eightieth birthday.
Sister Jude Mary O’Donnell, IHM
Sister Jude Mary O’Donnell (formerly Mary V.) died in Camilla Hall on November 2, 2025.
Sister M. Margaret Peter Carolli, IHM
Sister M. Margaret Peter Carolli (formerly Dolores Marion Carolli) died in Camilla Hall on November 20, 2025. Sister was in the 61st year of her religious life.