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Sacred Heart’s PREP students get hands dirty in learning projects
At the South Philadelphia church, students planted a new garden, installed a community food pantry and planned an intercultural food exchange with neighbors, all part of their studies of Catholic social teaching and care for creation.
Concert seeks to heal racism through ‘singing as one’ for God’s glory
Hundreds of musicians from various cultures will gather for a free May 15 performance at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, "modeling a new beginning" in race relations, said organizers.
Judith Ann Baehr, former CS&T journalist, dies at 76
The native of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Southwest Philadelphia lived a full life in education, journalism, linguistics and music, and worked at the archdiocesan newspaper and the Child Nutrition Program.
Permanent Deacon Frank Bizal dies at 92
After serving in the Korean War as a paratrooper, he worked in several states during a 33-year career as a mechanical engineer and relocated to Pennsylvania, where he was ordained a deacon in 1990 serving at SS. Philip and James Parish, Exton.
Sister Mary King, after 61 years of school ministry, dies at 88
The Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, formerly Sister Mary Kevin, I.H.M., was raised in Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Philadelphia and entered religious life after graduation in 1952. She served in many schools as an educator.
Caring for Friends honors year’s top volunteers
The non-profit organization recognized some of its 10,000 volunteer individuals and partners that helped pack and distribute 12 million pounds of food last year to the needy of the Philadelphia region, especially homebound people.
Music teacher, caregiver Sister Barbara Bamberger dies
The longtime I.H.M. sister, educator and staffer at Camilla Hall died there at age 82 in the 62nd year of her religious life as a Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
STREAM Expo showcases ‘everything we learn,’ including faith
At an April 26-28 fair, kids from more than 50 archdiocesan schools displayed projects that tackled real-world problems with science skills, creativity and a commitment to Christ.
NE Phila. parishioners celebrate 100 years of ‘giving their hearts’ to community
For the past century, members of St. Katherine of Siena Parish have been "making the church present in their little part of the world," said Archbishop Nelson Pérez during an April 24 anniversary Mass.
Five nights of family fun at St. Anselm’s carnival
Food, games and, of course, rides are all on the agenda for the May 17-21 event at the Northeast Philadelphia parish.