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‘We’re All in This Together’: A Q&A with New Superintendent of Catholic High Schools
CatholicPhilly recently connected with William Brannick about returning to the Philadelphia Archdiocese, goals for his new role, and what he sees as his greatest joys and challenges working in the field of Catholic education.
Sister Agnes St. Joseph Bresnen, OSF, dies at 97
Sister Agnes St. Joseph Bresnen, OSF, 97, died in Assisi House on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Bucks County Parish Upgrades Cemetery, Honors Beloved Saints
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald blessed the construction site at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, July 1. New additions will include a columbarium for cremated remains and two new roads to enhance accessibility for visitors.
St. Agnes Parish, West Chester, to Hold 106th Annual Assumption Mass and Procession Aug. 11
Sponsored by the Chester County parish’s Italian community, all are invited to celebrate the feast of the Assumption Mass and procession.
Sister Janice Marie Hallacher, OSF, dies at 92
Sister Janice Marie Hallacher, OSF, (formerly Sister Victor), 92, died in Assisi House on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 72 years.
For 60 years, IHM Sister ‘Doing God’s Work’ Through Catholic Education
Sister Edward Quinn has committed her religious life to the mission of the Church through service in Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for six decades.
Philadelphian Franciscan Sisters Celebrate 2024 Jubilarians
Twelve of the jubilarians have served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Bonner & Prendie Principal Named Assistant Superintendent for High Schools
Longtime educator Patricia Rooney has been named an Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in a July 16 announcement from the Office for Catholic Education.
37th Annual Walking Pilgrimage to National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Set for Aug. 8-11
The 37th annual walking pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa will take place Aug. 8 through Aug. 11.
Neumann-Goretti HS Welcomes $350K Gift from Alum
The South Philadelphia school accepted the donation from John M. Connolly, a 1970 graduate of Bishop Neumann, which will fund a scholarship and establish a center for business and entrepreneurship.