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Archbishop Perez’s video messages laud Catholic schools
The archbishop was joined by other archdiocesan education leaders in marking the annual Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31-Feb. 6, in a virtual way.
Archdiocese names Danielle Heeney new head of special education
The member of St. Monica Parish in South Philadelphia and a well-educated expert will lead efforts at the three archdiocesan schools of special education plus such services in the 17 archdiocesan high schools.
Virtual prenatal, parenting classes offered by Catholic Social Services
CSS' Bucks County Family Service Center in Levittown is holding virtual events and classes to support pregnant women and new mothers.
‘Catherine’s Cupboard’ counters hunger at local Catholic university
A pantry at Gwynedd Mercy University is addressing the growing issue of food insecurity on campuses, while helping to create a model for other schools.
Sister Carol Marie Repholz dies; was longtime St. Hubert’s teacher
The I.H.M. sister served at the Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school for girls for 28 years, and taught at other high schools in the Philadelphia area and beyond.
Sister M. Ryszarda Kopec, chef for 2 Philadelphia cardinals, dies at 93
The Little Servant Sister of the Immaculate Conception was dietician in Poland when she came to New Jersey in 1984, then became the chef at the residence of Cardinals John Krol and Anthony Bevilacqua.
Sister Phyllis Ann DiRenzo, I.H.M., dies at 70 from COVID-19
The former Sister Rose David was in the 51st year as a Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. She taught at several schools, was a pastoral minister and hospital chaplain.
Sister Mary Jane Daily dies at 84, was Sister of St. Joseph for 66 years
The former Sister Michael Lawrence ministered in the Dioceses of Allentown and Camden, and the Archdioceses of Newark, Philadelphia and Washington.
Sister Hildegard Grogan dies, was health care leader
The native of St. Raymond Parish in Philadelphia became a Franciscan sister, earned three nursing degrees and served as a nurse, professor and hospital vice president.
Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J., dies at 95
The Bethlehem, Pa. native entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1944 as Sister Mary Richard. She went on to serve in four dioceses in the Northeast U.S.