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Women’s Football at Area Colleges Aided by Catholic League Pipeline
Flag football kicked off this year at three Philadelphia-area Division III universities including Immaculata, where standouts from Archbishop Ryan High School are making an impact -- and having fun.
New Dates of Ordination Set for Transitional Deacons, Priests
Based on guidance from the U.S. bishops’ conference and the Holy See to all seminaries, the rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary announced March 21 a new schedule for ordination ceremonies in 2026 and 2027.
5 Years After Pandemic, Prayers Continue for Virtual ‘Rosary Family’
The COVID-19 pandemic forced people apart, but Philadelphia-area Catholics joined online to pray the rosary. On the initiative’s five-year anniversary, 150 households pray weekly for Mary’s intercession.
Archbishop Ryan Names Jimmy Dillon Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
The Northeast Philadelphia high school made the announcement March 24.
Matchups Set for PIAA Basketball State Finals In Hershey
Seven Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools will play in the 2025 PIAA basketball state championship games this weekend in Hershey -- with two games featuring all archdiocesan finals.
Catholic Charities Night Returns to Citizens Bank Park May 2
Tickets are on sale now for the 12th annual outing on May 2, with the Phils going to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks – and you can help a CCA beneficiary throw out the first pitch.
Sister Jean Margaret McDevitt, OSF, dies at 80
Sister Jean Margaret McDevitt, OSF, 80, died in Assisi House on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Film on Blessed Carlo Acutis Premieres on Day of Canonization
Pope Francis will canonize the first saint from the millennial generation on April 27 in Rome, just as a documentary on the Italian teen’s life is shown for three days in nearly 1,000 U.S. theaters.
40 Years at Catholic Social Services
Francis Swiacki reflects on his four decades of service with Catholic Social Services.
Author Joseph Lewis Offers Book Signing, Talk in Berwyn
At a March 29 appearance, the award-winning Catholic author will discuss his latest book, “Rediscovering the Joy of Children & Family.”