News

New Principal for Archbishop Wood HS Announced

Dr. Katherine M. Nobles, currently the school's Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, will step into her new role Aug. 19. She succeeds Cloe O’Grady, who retired at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

CSS Program Teaches Teens Job Skills, How to Ratchet Down Violence in Their Communities

The program provides young adults with the opportunity to acquire new job skills in carpentry and home repair while learning financial literacy and social-emotional skills.

Documentary on Local Vietnam Vets Shares Story of Friendship and Faith

“The Lads of Swampoodle” explores the lives of a group of Irish and Italian Catholic friends who grew up in the Swampoodle section of Philadelphia and fought in the Vietnam War.

Neumann-Goretti Welcomes New Athletic Director

Dr. Marc Caserio has been named Director of Athletics at Ss. John Neumann & Maria Goretti High School, the South Philadelphia school announced Aug. 9.

$350K Gift Will Establish Wellness Center at Archbishop Carroll HS

The grant from the Connelly Foundation will support the establishment of a school-based wellness center focusing on the holistic needs of students and families.

Archbishop Asks for Special Intention for Peace in Holy Land

Archbishop Pérez is encouraging Catholics to show continued concern for all the peoples of the Holy Land, especially during a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, by praying for peace this weekend at Mass.

Archdiocesan Priest to Receive Papal Honor

Archbishop Pérez will present the Papal Honor to Msgr. John M. Savinski at Mass on Sept. 22 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Morton.

St. Edmond’s Opens Second Home for Young Adults with Disabilities

Dedicated July 22 in Villanova, Mary’s House is the second of its kind to be opened and "a blessing” that offers care and independence to grown-up residents of St. Edmond's Home for Children.

Hear the Story of CSS’ Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm Sept. 4

Join Patrick Walsh and Eli Wenger on Sept. 4 at 6:00 p.m. to hear the story of Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm, the largest, most visited, food pantry in Montgomery County.

St. Philip Neri Church to Hold Musical Workshop Aug. 20

St. Philip Neri Church will hold a special music gathering for choristers and cantors on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.