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Seminarians Return to St. Charles Borromeo Marking the Start of the 2023-2024 Year of Formation

As a new academic year begins, seminarians of St. Charles Borromeo returned to campus this week marking the last year of formation at the Overbrook campus.

Retired Deacon A. Gerald Harrison

Retired Deacon A. Gerald Harrison passed away on Aug. 18, 2023, at the age of 90. He was assigned to Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester, where he remained until his retirement on Jan. 20, 2010.

#iGiveCatholic Returns to the Archdiocese for 2023

#iGiveCatholic, which is nationally recognized as the official Catholic Giving Day, is celebrated annually on #GivingTuesday.

Catholic Musicians Shine on the MagniFest Stage for Festival’s Third Year

Around 150 people gathered in Chester County Saturday, Aug. 19 for an afternoon and evening filled with heart-felt music and praise.

Globetrotting Bonner-Prendergast Friars Arrive in Ireland

On Friday, Aug. 25, the Friars will participate in the Global Ireland Football Tournament and face NFL Academy of the United Kingdom.

Virtual Town Hall Set to Cover Sin of Racism, Commemorate 60th Anniversary of March on Washington

A virtual town hall meeting on the mortal sin of racism, sponsored by the Archbishop’s Commission on Racial Healing, will be held on Mon., August 28 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Lansdale Catholic HS Names James Meredith as New Principal

The appointment becomes effective Monday, Aug. 28.

MagniFest Returns for Third Year of Musical Praise in Chester County

MagniFest returns this week on Saturday, Aug. 19 for its third annual summer festival in northern Chester County. This year’s festival runs from 2-10 p.m. and features many faith-inspired musical performances. 

Vision and Spirit are Alive at the 13th National Black Catholic Congress

A 115 member delegation from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia attended the 13th National Black Catholic Congress in July.

Delaware County Parish Honors Mary with Triduum of Prayer For Feast Day

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Delaware County celebrated its parish feast day with a Triduum of Prayer leading up to its 114th Annual Italian Festival.