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Sister Marian Christi Fehrenbach, IHM, dies at 90
Sister Marian Christi Fehrenbach died in Camilla Hall on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Sister died in the 69th year of her religious life.
Papal Foundation Makes $14M in Grants for Humanitarian Aid
The philanthropic nonprofit based in Chester keeps its focus on meeting the greatest needs of the Church under the direction of the Pope.
Trusting God’s Plan Leads High School Athlete to Serving Others in Priesthood
As Robert Bollinger prepares for his priestly ordination May 17, he looks back with gratitude for his family, seminarian friends, and the providence of God, in whose plan he knew he could trust.
With Mary’s ‘Grace and Guidance,’ New Priest Realizes ‘This is Where God Wants Me’
A native of Poland, Deacon Przemyslaw Rozestwinski began a business career in the U.S. until he began seeking God’s will for his life. A pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico was a turning point for his priestly vocation.
New Priest Finds Joy, Fellowship in Answering God’s Call
Edward Town of St. Denis Parish in Havertown looks forward to his day of priestly ordination, May 17, as one of joy. He’s ready to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with the gift of a joyful heart.
A Mother’s Prayer in Vietnam Realized as Son Becomes New Priest in Philadelphia
Peter Nho V. Nguyen’s journey from humble family roots to missionary work and on to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will culminate with his ordination as a new archdiocesan priest May 17.
At 70, ‘Trailblazer’ Becomes First Hermit Priest in Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Brother Richard Withers has lived a life of solitary prayer and contemplation in the Philadelphia region for 24 years. On May 17 he will be ordained a priest and will begin to celebrate the Catholic Mass he has so loved.
Sister Teresa M. McKenna, SSJ, dies at 93
Sister Teresa M. McKenna SSJ, (formerly Sister St. Catherine), age 93, died on May 4, 2025, at the age of 93 at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Roseann Treston, SSJ, dies at 89
S. Roseann Treston SSJ, (formerly S. Regina Gratiae), age 89, died on May 6, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Assignments
Archbishop Nelson Pérez announces clerical assignment changes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.