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Sister Thomasine Marie Hall, IHM, Longtime Archdiocesan Educator, dies at 88
Sister Thomasine Marie Hall died in Camilla Hall on April 30, 2026. Sister was in the 71st year of her religious life.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Culminate in Philadelphia During July 2-5 Celebration
Events planned in Philadelphia include Holy Mass, a Eucharistic procession, continuous Eucharistic adoration at the Cathedral Basilica, service opportunities and additional devotional activities throughout the four-day gathering.
Sister Patricia Ann Ash, SSJ, dies at 83
Sister Patricia Ann Ash SSJ, (formerly Sister Saint Lawrence,) age 83, died on May 22, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Catherine Rawley, RSM, Longtime Educator, Dies at 101
Sister Catherine Rawley, RSM, age 101, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on May 20, 2026, at McAuley Convent in Merion, PA.
Carroll Wins First PCL Softball Title in School History
The Patriots reprised their victory in April over perennial powerhouse Bonner-Prendergast – the Pandas’ only regular season loss – with a 5-0 championship clincher on May 22.
La Salle Captures Record 13th PCL Baseball Championship
The Explorers held on against a furious late-game surge and topped Conwell-Egan, 7-6 in the title game May 22. Their pitcher and catcher steadied nerves to focus on fundamentals.
Phillies Honor 3 All-Star Catholic School Teachers
The trio of veteran educators at schools in South Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting, and Broomall were recognized at the team’s annual Teacher Appreciation Night May 8 at Citizens Bank Park.
IHM Nun Run Aims to Fund Van for Retired Sisters
The 5K run/3K walk to be held Saturday, June 6 will help buy a van needed to transport the retired IHM sisters living at Camilla Hall in Malvern. Registration for the event ends June 4.
Roman Catholic HS Breaks Ground on STEM Center Fueled by $10M Gift
The Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia launched construction of a new STEM Center on May 20, supported by a record-setting $10 million donation from alumnus Daniel M. DiLella.
Archbishop Pérez Honors 132 Top Catholic High School Scholars at Annual Convocation
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia recognized 132 of the region’s highest-achieving Catholic school seniors during the 46th Annual Academic Honors Convocation, held Tuesday evening May 26 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.