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St. Charles Seminary Releases Annual Report
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomed 140 seminarians during the 2025-26 academic year and celebrated 20 ordinations to the priesthood in 2026, according to its latest annual report.
Professor at Seminary, Villanova U Named to Vatican Committee on History
Last month Pope Leo XIV named Dr. Francesco Cesareo a member of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, which works “to preserve and nurture historical truth,” said the distinguished professor of history.
Philadelphia Legal Community Invited to Gather for Annual Red Mass
The annual Mass to be celebrated Oct. 19 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia invites everyone to gather for prayer, reflection, fellowship and a shared commitment to justice.
National Centre for Padre Pio Announces Feast Day Celebrations
The National Centre for Padre Pio will host ten days of prayer, family activities, and Italian traditions from Sept. 14 to Sept. 23, honoring the Feast of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.
Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Children’s Choir Open House Sept. 19
Young singers in grades 3-12 and their families are invited to learn more about the Cathedral’s children’s choir at an Open House Sept. 19.
Inaugural Mass for Racial Healing Set for Sept. 26
All are invited to gather Sept. 26 at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown for a Mass promoting racial healing, reconciliation, and unity.
Sister Marguerite Mary McAveney, IHM, dies at 95
Sister Marguerite Mary, formerly known as Margaret McAveney, died on August 20, 2026 in Camilla Hall just a month after her 95th birthday, having served 76 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
‘American Idol’ Finalist to Headline 12th Annual AbbeyFest
Performer Danny Gokey will cap the day-long celebration of the Christian music festival, which includes Mass and adoration, for the second year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
Joey Crawford, NBA Ref and Philly-area Parishioner, Inducted into Hall of Fame
The Catholic native of Havertown and resident of West Chester capped his nearly 40-year career refereeing NBA games, which began officiating CYO contests, by entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Aug. 15.
Faith and Data Fuel Milestone Year for Catholic Schools
This fall schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will use new tools to help students succeed. Early in the new year the Catholic school system will celebrate 175 years since its founding by St. John Neumann.