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Virtual prenatal, parenting classes offered by Catholic Social Services
CSS' Bucks County Family Service Center in Levittown is holding virtual events and classes to support pregnant women and new mothers.
‘Catherine’s Cupboard’ counters hunger at local Catholic university
A pantry at Gwynedd Mercy University is addressing the growing issue of food insecurity on campuses, while helping to create a model for other schools.
Sister Carol Marie Repholz dies; was longtime St. Hubert’s teacher
The I.H.M. sister served at the Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school for girls for 28 years, and taught at other high schools in the Philadelphia area and beyond.
Sister M. Ryszarda Kopec, chef for 2 Philadelphia cardinals, dies at 93
The Little Servant Sister of the Immaculate Conception was dietician in Poland when she came to New Jersey in 1984, then became the chef at the residence of Cardinals John Krol and Anthony Bevilacqua.
Sister Phyllis Ann DiRenzo, I.H.M., dies at 70 from COVID-19
The former Sister Rose David was in the 51st year as a Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. She taught at several schools, was a pastoral minister and hospital chaplain.
Sister Mary Jane Daily dies at 84, was Sister of St. Joseph for 66 years
The former Sister Michael Lawrence ministered in the Dioceses of Allentown and Camden, and the Archdioceses of Newark, Philadelphia and Washington.
Sister Hildegard Grogan dies, was health care leader
The native of St. Raymond Parish in Philadelphia became a Franciscan sister, earned three nursing degrees and served as a nurse, professor and hospital vice president.
Sister Sally Dougherty, S.S.J., dies at 95
The Bethlehem, Pa. native entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1944 as Sister Mary Richard. She went on to serve in four dioceses in the Northeast U.S.
Father John Harkins, retired pastor, dies at 81
The Philadelphia native served as parochial vicar at several parishes and taught at Bishop McDevitt High School, and was the pastor of St. Michael Parish in the city.
World Marriage Day to be celebrated this year on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day
National Marriage Week, which began Feb. 7, highlights how married couples live their wedding promises daily, "particularly as many couples and families have spent more time at home together this year."