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Lansdale Catholic HS Names Director of Inaugural Program for Students with Learning Differences

Dr. Jessica Jefferis will be the first Director of the St. Ignatius of Loyola Achievement Program.

Graduations Set for 15 Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools

See a list of Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

In Advance of St. Charles Seminary’s Move to a New Campus, Historic Papal Visit Cross to be Relocated to Malvern Retreat House

A historic cross built for Saint John Paul II’s Philadelphia visit over four decades ago will soon have a new home at Malvern Retreat House.

11th Annual Catholic Charities Night with the Phillies set for May 31

Join us on Friday, May 31 at 6:40 p.m. for Catholic Charities Night at Citizens Bank Park to watch the Phillies versus the St. Louis Cardinals and celebrate our faith.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Pass Through Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to welcome and adore Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist as the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia between May 30 and June 3.

Nostalgic Look at 1976 International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia

The archdiocese's Catholic Historical Research Center will open a new exhibit this month called “Gift of Finest Wheat: The Story of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress” which coincides with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

Retired Permanent Deacon Robert P. Gellentien

Retired Deacon Robert P. Gellentien died on May 16, 2024, at the age of 93.

How to Donate to Nutritional Development Service’s Annual Summer Food Drive

This is the agency's 45th year hosting the collection.

William Brannick Named New Superintendent of High Schools, Schools of Special Education

William Brannick will provide faith formation, academic, and operational direction to the 15 Archdiocesan high schools and three schools of special education throughout the five-county region.

Sister Rita Frances Hekker, SSJ, dies at 90

Sister Rita Frances Hekker SSJ (formerly Sister Francella), age 90, died May 15, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.