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New Pact Eases Path to College for Archdiocesan Students
Mount St. Mary’s University and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced a partnership this spring offering scholarships up to $35,000 per year. The plan is already yielding strong results.
Two Men Took Longest Roads to Become New Philadelphia Priests
Newly ordained Fathers Jude Opara and Michael Gokie journeyed from Nigeria, Peru, and several U.S. states to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where they will begin to serve since Archbishop Pérez ordained them priests May 16.
Second Chances, New Beginnings: Building Futures for At-Risk Youth
Once a sixth‑grader expelled from school, Ken Whalen now helps Philadelphia teens build skills, confidence, and second chances through Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Youth Skills Building Program.
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.