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Ecumenical Service at Cathedral to Mark 1700th Anniversary of Council of Nicaea
A service marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea will be held Oct. 6 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Sister Margaret Mary Mahon, SSJ, dies at 86
Sister Margaret Mary Mahon, (formerly Sister Catherine Ann,) age 86, died on July 19, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Grace D. Pino, SSJ, dies at 92
Sister Grace D. Pino SSJ, (formerly S. Maria Goretti), age 92, died on July 17, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Father Nicholas Rashford, S.J., St. Joseph’s U President for 17 years, dies at 85
The Jesuit priest led the university through a period of growth and change from 1986 to 2003, forging international business partnerships, starting a graduate business school and leading campus construction projects.
Papal Cross at Malvern Retreat House Bolstered by Hands of Late Builder
Nicola “Nick” DiProspero, Sr. died 17 days before his final masonry job – the pedestal supporting the 40-foot cross at the retreat center – was dedicated by Archbishop Pérez.
Martha’s Choice Guests Become Cooks, Build Community with Their Own Recipes
Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm is fostering community through a new program where guests share recipes, cook together, and connect over food grown at the pantry’s own farm.
Bishop Mark Eckman Installed as Pittsburgh’s 13th Bishop; Archbishop Pérez Presides Over Mass
Archbishop Pérez joined Church leaders July 14 in welcoming Bishop Mark Eckman as the 13th Bishop of Pittsburgh.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Clergy Assignments in Philadelphia, Chester Counties
Clerical changes take effect this summer, including new pastoral leadership in Philadelphia, Pottstown, Phoenixville, and Coatesville.
Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Carroll, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Montgomery County, dies at 90
The native of Philadelphia and graduate of St. Thomas More High School studied for the priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, where he would later serve as vice-rector. He was also known for his work in ecumenical and interfaith relations.
Men’s Faith Event to Explore Authentic Masculinity at St. Norbert Parish
Speaker Michael Gormley to lead “That Man Is You” gathering for fathers and sons across the archdiocese