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Pope Appoints Bishop Mark Eckman as New Shepherd of Pittsburgh Diocese
Auxiliary bishop and longtime parish priest to succeed Bishop David Zubik, who retires after more than 20 years of service to Pittsburgh’s faithful.
Catherine Dooley Named Principal of St. Lucy School in Northeast Phila.
Dooley brings decades of Catholic education experience as she steps into the role July 1 following Sister Lisa Lettiere’s 11 years of service.
Sister James Xavier Landi, SSJ, dies at 85
Sister James Xavier Landi, SSJ, age 85, died on May 26, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Patricia Cashman, SSJ, dies at 92
Sister Patricia Cashman, SSJ (formerly S. Frances Patricia), age 92, died on May 25, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Retired Deacon Victor I. Seda of Saint Helena Parish, Philadelphia, dies at 81
Retired Deacon Victor I. Seda passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 81.
Retired Deacon John J. Ellis, Sr. of Saint Barnabas, Philadelphia, dies at 79
Retired Deacon John J. Ellis, Sr., passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 79.
Save the Date: 2025 Catholic Women’s Conference to Highlight Mission and Faith
Catholic women from across the greater Philadelphia area are invited to attend the 2025 Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
West Catholic HS Dedicates New Connelly Center for Academic Excellence
The Connelly Center for Academic Excellence will support student learning through the De La Salle Academic Support Program, funded by a $500,000 Connelly Foundation grant.
How Are You Hearing the Word? St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Wants to Know
The Catholic Preaching Institute at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is seeking feedback on its weekly Gospel reflection series aimed at strengthening the preaching of priests and deacons.
Birthday Girl’s 3-Run Homer Icing on Cake for O’Hara’s PCL Title
On the day Ava Dill turned 16, she put Cardinal O’Hara over the top for a 7-0 championship win over Conwell-Egan May 23. Teammate Hayden Sissons pitched a shutout with 11 Ks, with the mental toughness to work out of jams.