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Conwell-Egan HS Names Alum as New President

Matthew Fischer, a 2004 alum of Conwell-Egan, assumes the role of school president after most recently serving as principal of the Bucks County Catholic high school.

Cantate Domino Choir Camp Set to Bolster Youngsters’ Musical Maturation

An evening prayer finale performance will cap the four-day experience.

Rev. Martin T. Cioppi, Pastor, Mother of Divine Providence Parish

Archbishop Pérez will celebrate the Funeral Mass for Father Cioppi at Mother of Divine Providence Church, on Thursday, July 6 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Pope Francis Commissions 10 New Missionaries of Mercy for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Eleven Archdiocesan Priests serve as Missionaries of Mercy for the Church of Philadelphia.

‘It is Staggering’: Philly Catholic Human Services Reaches Nearly 7.6 Million Touchpoints of Service in One Year

The Archdiocese's works of mercy have reached awe-striking levels through staff and volunteers' incredible nimbleness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Priest Serving Black Catholics for 60 Years Retires at Age 86

Msgr. Wilfred J. Pashley, the longtime pastor of St. Barbara Parish in Wynnefield, and the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, retired at age 86 on June 19.

Roman Catholic HS Names Interim School President

Michael J. McArdle, who has over four decades of experience in Catholic Education, assumes the role of interim school president of Roman Catholic High School.

St. Bede Church, Holland, to Host 16th Annual Patriotic Concert

The Bucks County parish will present its 16th Annual Patriotic Concert on Monday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress Coming This Fall to Philly

This June kicks off year two in the three-year National Eucharistic Revival and will focus on reinvigorating the engagement of Catholics with the Eucharist at the parish level.

Some 250 Graduating Athletes Ready to Play in College Next Year

See the list of 250 graduating seniors from 15 archdiocesan high schools who will compete in college athletics in the 2023-24 academic year.