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Archdiocese Issues Annual Report on Child Protection, Victim Aid

The Office for Child and Youth Protection facilitated access to mental health services for over 200 survivors and their families in 2023. Additionally, over 500 community members were engaged during educational and outreach events.

Reverend Girard J. Cusatis

Reverend Girard J. Cusatis, Retired, Resident, Saint Joseph Villa, Flourtown, died on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Over 3K High School Student-Athletes Named to Archdiocesan Sports Honor Roll

The recognition highlights individuals who earned first or second academic honors while competing in their respective sport during the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.    

Sister Kathleen P. Sheehan, SSJ, dies at 93

Sister Kathleen P. Sheehan SSJ (formerly Sister Joseph Margaret), age 93, died June 25, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Mary Theresa Shevland, SSJ, dies at 78

Sister Mary Theresa Shevland SSJ (formerly Sister Teresita Marie), age 78, died June 22, 2024, at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

Conflict Management Program Celebrates 25 Years Serving Philadelphia Youth

Staff from Catholic Social Services gathered June 26 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its youth anger management and social responsibility therapy program, A Better Way.

Catholic Social Services Joins Campaign to Promote Services, Works of Mercy

The national awareness campaign highlights the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.

Archbishop Pérez Appoints 15 Deans, Announces New Deanery Structure

This year, a dedicated deanery for parishes within the Hispanic Ministry Apostolate has been established. 

Bishop Shanahan HS Unveils Mental Health Awareness Bench

The bench was installed on the Chester County campus through the generosity of Saint John Vianney Center’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Collaboration.

Bishop Shanahan HS Welcomes New President

Teresa Dellicompagni has been named as the next president of the Chester County high school by Archbishop Pérez.