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Sister Joseta Ernest, SSJ, dies at 79
Sister Joseta Ernest SSJ, (formerly S. Joseta Maureen,) age 79, died on August 20, 2026, at Riddle Memorial Hospital.
Risen From Ashes, New St. Francis of Assisi School Opens in Springfield
The primary building of the school was destroyed by fire almost two years ago. Archbishop Pérez blessed the new, $7 million building Sept. 1, rebuilt through the commitment of the parish community in Delaware County.
St. Charles Seminary Releases Annual Report
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomed 140 seminarians during the 2025-26 academic year and celebrated 20 ordinations to the priesthood in 2026, according to its latest annual report.
Professor at Seminary, Villanova U Named to Vatican Committee on History
Last month Pope Leo XIV named Dr. Francesco Cesareo a member of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, which works “to preserve and nurture historical truth,” said the distinguished professor of history.
Philadelphia Legal Community Invited to Gather for Annual Red Mass
The annual Mass to be celebrated Oct. 19 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia invites everyone to gather for prayer, reflection, fellowship and a shared commitment to justice.
National Centre for Padre Pio Announces Feast Day Celebrations
The National Centre for Padre Pio will host ten days of prayer, family activities, and Italian traditions from Sept. 14 to Sept. 23, honoring the Feast of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.
Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Children’s Choir Open House Sept. 19
Young singers in grades 3-12 and their families are invited to learn more about the Cathedral’s children’s choir at an Open House Sept. 19.
Inaugural Mass for Racial Healing Set for Sept. 26
All are invited to gather Sept. 26 at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown for a Mass promoting racial healing, reconciliation, and unity.
Sister Marguerite Mary McAveney, IHM, dies at 95
Sister Marguerite Mary, formerly known as Margaret McAveney, died on August 20, 2026 in Camilla Hall just a month after her 95th birthday, having served 76 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
‘American Idol’ Finalist to Headline 12th Annual AbbeyFest
Performer Danny Gokey will cap the day-long celebration of the Christian music festival, which includes Mass and adoration, for the second year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.