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Summer Choir Camp at Cathedral Helps Kids Grow in Faith, Confidence in Fun Way

The Cantate Domino free camp July 13-16 helps 40 youth ages 7-15 develop their vocal skills, meet new friends, and learn to love liturgical music.

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Announces New Master’s in Catholic Health Care Ministry

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s School of Theological Studies has launched a new Master of Arts in Catholic Health Care Ministry in collaboration with the National Catholic Bioethics Center.

Andrew Santoleri: Faithful Altar Server, Prayer Warrior, and Model of Holiness

The young man with Down syndrome keeps Jesus and the Blessed Mother at the center of his life, and his prayerfulness inspires his family, friends, and parishioners at St. Thomas the Apostle in Glen Mills.

Sister Thomasine Marie Hall, IHM, Longtime Archdiocesan Educator, dies at 88

Sister Thomasine Marie Hall died in Camilla Hall on April 30, 2026.  Sister was in the 71st year of her religious life.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Culminate in Philadelphia During July 2-5 Celebration

Events planned in Philadelphia include Holy Mass, a Eucharistic procession, continuous Eucharistic adoration at the Cathedral Basilica, service opportunities and additional devotional activities throughout the four-day gathering.

Sister Patricia Ann Ash, SSJ, dies at 83

Sister Patricia Ann Ash SSJ, (formerly Sister Saint Lawrence,) age 83, died on May 22, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Catherine Rawley, RSM, Longtime Educator, Dies at 101

Sister Catherine Rawley, RSM, age 101, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on May 20, 2026, at McAuley Convent in Merion, PA.

Carroll Wins First PCL Softball Title in School History

The Patriots reprised their victory in April over perennial powerhouse Bonner-Prendergast – the Pandas’ only regular season loss – with a 5-0 championship clincher on May 22.

La Salle Captures Record 13th PCL Baseball Championship

The Explorers held on against a furious late-game surge and topped Conwell-Egan, 7-6 in the title game May 22. Their pitcher and catcher steadied nerves to focus on fundamentals.

Phillies Honor 3 All-Star Catholic School Teachers

The trio of veteran educators at schools in South Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting, and Broomall were recognized at the team’s annual Teacher Appreciation Night May 8 at Citizens Bank Park.