News

Office of Catholic Education Welcomes High School, Special Education Teachers Back to School

Staff were greeted with soft pretzels as "a small token of appreciation" as they returned for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Children’s Choir to Hold Open House

The Sept. 21 event at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is an opportunity for young singers in grades three through 12 to join the choir.

Chester County Parish Hosts Holy Hour Series

Hosted on the last Tuesday of each month, participants explore topics including family, health, and rest through adoration, worship, liturgical music, and confession.

Named After Fearless Saint, Mission Provides Community Outreach to All in Urban Philly

In the spirit of the parish’s patron saint, The Mission of St. Joan of Arc is divinely inspired to perform fearless works of evangelization and charity.

AbbeyFest Celebrates a Decade of ‘Faith and Good Music’ with Help from Volunteers

Now in its 10th year, the popular Catholic music festival with activities for kids, young adults, and families is set for Saturday, Sept. 14 at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli.

Papal Foundation Adds Two Veteran Executives to Development Team

Patrick Dolan and Cesar Salas Named Vice Presidents of Steward Development and Planned Giving.

A Teenage Catholic Convert, He Now Leads Work for Life, Family for Archdiocese

Daniel Drain, the new director of the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family, promotes the Catholic vision of the family, helping “regular people attain holiness through regular living as husband and wife, and also healing through brokenness.”

Peak Encounter Retreat Helps Young Adults to ‘Expect the Unexpected’

Hosted by Malvern Retreat House and led by Heather Makowicz, founder of Peak Encounter Ministries, the Aug. 15 event discussed encountering God in unexpected places.

Moms, Kids Get Much-Needed Items, and Fun, at ‘Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower’

Expectant mothers and parents with young children were treated to a special morning thanks to the second annual event hosted by Catholic Social Services and the Pro-Life Union.

Join Daylesford Abbey on Sept. 28 for a Creek Clean Up and Day of Service

The Sept. 28 day of service will include cleaning up sections of the Crum Creek Watershed that run through the Abbey’s grounds.