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Chestnut Hill College Celebrates 100 Years, Continues Mission of Care for ‘Dear Neighbor’

Chestnut Hill College marks 100 years of education and service, honoring its founding mission while launching new programs to meet modern needs.

‘Make Jesus The Center’: Pro-Life Mass and March in Center City Focuses on Inspiring Action

Hundreds of pro-life Catholics and supporters gathered Saturday morning June 7 for Mass, a march through Center City Philadelphia, and a rally honoring the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, organized by the Pro-Life Union of Philadelphia.

Elementary Education Leader Honored with Awards

Andrew McLaughlin, archdiocesan Secretary for Elementary Education, received local and national awards for his leadership, especially for special-needs students.

Sister Loretta Regina Achuff, IHM, dies at 89

Sister Loretta Regina Achuff died in Camilla Hall on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Sister Patricia Ann Cabrey, IHM, dies at 83

Sister Patricia Ann Cabrey died in Camilla Hall on May 20, 2025, in the 65th year of her religious life.       

Sister Francis Anita Rizzo, OSF, dies at 95

Sister Francis Anita Rizzo, OSF, 95, died in Assisi House on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Retired Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Delaware County, dies at 93

Retired Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 93.

St. Katharine Drexel Still Teaches How to Live Life of Devotion to Eucharist

On the feast of the Body and Blood of Our Lord, Sister of the Blessed Sacrament Stephanie Henry reveals the way Philadelphia's own saint centered her life around adoration and Christ-like action.

Eight Men to be Ordained Permanent Deacons June 14

On Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m., the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will welcome eight new permanent deacons during a solemn Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.

Philadelphia Catholics Witness History in Person at the Vatican

Pilgrims from the Philadelphia region mourned during the funeral of Pope Francis and celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV last month in St. Peter’s Square in Rome.