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Conwell-Egan HS Names New Principal

Joshua K. Bower has been named principal of Conwell-Egan Catholic High School according to a August 4 announcement from the Office for Catholic Education.

At Archbishop Wood, Girls’ Basketball Rising Seniors Commit to Fairleigh Dickinson, Kutztown University

For Ava Renninger and Alexa Windish, the thousands of hours they’ve devoted to the game since they were little kids has resulted in being offered and accepting an invitation to their next destination.

High School Men Grow Deeper in Faith with Seminary’s Catholic Scholars Program

This year’s program welcomed eight high school junior and senior aged men for 10 days of learning, daily seminar classes and lectures, and forming good friendships with like-minded Catholic men. 

Class of ’63 Cardinal Dougherty High School 60th Reunion

SAVE THE DATE: Cardinal Dougherty High School Class of 1963 60th Reunion will take place Friday, September 29, 2023.

Retired Deacon Trac Mai Huynh

Retired Deacon Trac Mai Huynh, died on July 22, 2023, he was 89 years old.

Videos Feature Opportunities for Local Catholics to Participate in World Youth Day

The archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults created two videos around World Youth Day to generate excitement and offer ways for local Catholics to participate from home.

Office of Catholic Education Highlights Creation of Two New Roles in Support of Special Education in Latest Announcement

Dr. Brooke C. Tesche, Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education, shared updates July 26 regarding special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Retired Permanent Deacon Juan F. Ramos, Jr.

Retired Permanent Deacon Juan F. Ramos, Jr., died on July 22, 2023, he was 71 years old.

Sr. Mary DiCroce, educator in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dies at 90

In 1989, Mary received the Teacher of the Year award from Resurrection School. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia later honored her for her 25 years of service in its elementary schools.

Knights of Columbus Put Faith in Action with Annual Charity Drive to Benefit Mercy Hospice

The organization’s San Salvador Council #283 in South Philly oversaw the campaign.