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Annual Catholic Women’s Conference Set for Oct. 24 in Doylestown

Join Catholic women from the greater Philadelphia area for a transformative day of fun, friendship, faith formation, and prayer at the Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.

South Philadelphia Parish to Honor Blessed Michael McGivney Aug. 15

Epiphany of Our Lord Church in South Philadelphia will host its third annual Father McGivney Feast Day Vigil Mass on Aug. 15, honoring Blessed Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus

Living Catholic With Intention: Lay Household Communities Thrive in Phila. Region

Young adults are consciously seeking out ways to live together in small households where they can share their work, prayer, and leisure while evangelizing the community.

St. Maria Goretti Parish Dreaming Big, Raising Funds for New Parish Center

The parish in Hatfield, Montgomery County needs $2 million to break ground for a new locus of service and community, replacing an inadequate and outdated convent.

Sister of Mercy Sees ‘God’s Hand at Work’ Leading Her to Lead West Catholic Prep

Sister Danielle Gagnon brings her diverse experience in education, organizational leadership, and faith-filled service to her new role as president of the West Philadelphia archdiocesan high school.

Eric Stonesifer Named New Principal of Little Flower High School

Eric A. Stonesifer has been appointed the next principal of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls effective Monday, Aug. 3.

St. Francis Villa Marks 10 Years of ‘Vibrant, Joyful’ Senior Living

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's senior housing community fosters connection among its 40 residents, many of whom lived much of their lives in the Kensington neighborhood of North Philadelphia.

Paul DiLorenzo Named Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Child and Youth Protection

Paul DiLorenzo, a nationally recognized child welfare and abuse prevention expert, has been named director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Child and Youth Protection, effective Aug. 3.

Local Star Kevin McGonigle Comes Home to Play in 1st MLB All-Star Game

The former standout at Msgr. Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill, and now a Detroit Tigers rookie phenom, “remembers where he came from,” said Bonner & Prendie’s leaders.

Sister Maria Teresa Griffin, SSJ, dies at 98

Sister Maria Teresa Griffin SSJ, age 98, died on July 1, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.