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May procession planned for cathedral
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hosting a May procession on Sunday, May 3. Mary’s Court for Crowning will be selected from essays on the theme, “Why My Family Calls Upon Mary.”
Faith and fun warm a chilly St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual observance of Ireland’s patron saint started with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput and continued in fine form with a parade on Sunday, March 15, in Philadelphia.
Rock band performs for Little Sisters’ benefit
The Little Sisters of the Poor's spring concert features Scythian on Saturday, April 11 at Villanova University. Proceeds benefit the elderly residents of Holy Family Home, operated by the sisters.
Parish offers warm welcome to 8 special men
The small group of developmentally disabled men of Don Guanella Village's new community-based home in Brookhaven, Delaware County, met their new friends of Our Lady of Charity Parish last Sunday.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Catholic college won’t offer federal loans, citing overreaching regs
The Catholic college in Wyoming is the third such institution to drop participation in the federal student loan program, citing requirements of the HHS contraceptive mandate. Private aid will still be offered.
Notre Dame Academy names new principal
Jacqueline Coccia was serving as academic dean and interim principal of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova since last year. She is a former principal, teacher and administrator in the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education.
How to plan for the big event with the pope
Learn what it takes to prepare for the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia this September during a discussion Thursday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at Neumann University.
Bonner-Prendergast teacher named tops in Delaware County
Elizabeth Farren, Math Department chair at Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, will receive the Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award.
Independence Mission Schools names new president
Anne McGoldrick has been named president of the independent Catholic school system and its 15 schools in the Philadelphia region. She had formerly served as CFO of IMS.