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Reverend Henry James Hutchins, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Pius X Parish in Broomall, dies at 84
Reverend Henry James Hutchins, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Pius X Parish, Broomall, died on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
‘Celebrating Mothers’ Campaign to Help CRS Save Lives
Catholic Relief Services’ Philadelphia Advocacy Chapter celebrates Mother’s Day with an appeal to help in the model of mothers everywhere: working to provide stability, nourishment, and hope for their children.
Caregivers Are Not Alone, and a New Ministry of St. Alphonsus Parish Offers Them Support
The Maple Glen, Montgomery County parish becomes the fifth in the Archdiocese to launch Nourish for Caregivers on April 16 to give practical, emotional, and spiritual aid to those caring for spouses, aging parents, children, and others.
EcoPhilly to Host 5th Annual Summit at Villanova University on May 9
The EcoPhilly Summit returns May 9 at Villanova University, uniting Catholics throughout Philadelphia to turn "hope into action" for care of creation.
Sister Marguerite H. Riviello, SSJ, dies at 96
Sister Marguerite H. Riviello SSJ, (formerly S. Joseph Roberta,) age 96, died on April 5, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Kathryn Frances McTague, SSJ, dies at 92
Sister Kathryn Frances McTague SSJ, (formerly Sister Edward Angela,) age 92, died on March 30, 2026.
1,162 Catholics Enter Local Church This Year, Up 62% in a Year
The dramatic rise in new Catholics receiving baptism and the other sacraments of Christian initiation this Easter is nearly double that of 10 years ago, especially among young adults.
St. Francis’ Mission Lives on in Local Parishes, Ministries
In this Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, the saint’s charisms of prayer and service are active in parishes named for him and in several organizations that serve the marginalized and care for creation.
All-Catholic Orchestra Performs Composition by One of its Alums
The annual concert held last month featured 60 musicians from local Catholic high schools. They presented a piece by professional composer Natalie Dolan, who played in the orchestra from 2016 to 2019.
Korey Francis Follows Pa. State Title With Baptism into Catholic Church
The junior at Msgr. Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School and PCL boys’ basketball MVP led his team to their first PIAA championship while preparing to become Catholic through his school’s OCIA program.