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Lenten Opportunity for Confession at Cathedral Basilica
Faithful from throughout the archdiocese are invited to a special opportunity to receive the sacrament of penance and reconciliation during Lent at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
From Faithful Family, High School Senior Ready to Enter Seminary
After his graduation from Cardinal O’Hara High School as salutatorian, David Trinh will become the first from his school to enter St. Charles Borromeo Seminary immediately in 20 years.
Girls Having Fun in New CYO Flag Football League
The inaugural girls league began this spring in the Philadelphia region, with a league for boys to follow this summer and fall. While some rules differ, kids are playing football “in a safe and exciting way.”
Women’s Football at Area Colleges Aided by Catholic League Pipeline
Flag football kicked off this year at three Philadelphia-area Division III universities including Immaculata, where standouts from Archbishop Ryan High School are making an impact -- and having fun.
New Dates of Ordination Set for Transitional Deacons, Priests
Based on guidance from the U.S. bishops’ conference and the Holy See to all seminaries, the rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary announced March 21 a new schedule for ordination ceremonies in 2026 and 2027.
5 Years After Pandemic, Prayers Continue for Virtual ‘Rosary Family’
The COVID-19 pandemic forced people apart, but Philadelphia-area Catholics joined online to pray the rosary. On the initiative’s five-year anniversary, 150 households pray weekly for Mary’s intercession.
Archbishop Ryan Names Jimmy Dillon Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
The Northeast Philadelphia high school made the announcement March 24.
Matchups Set for PIAA Basketball State Finals In Hershey
Seven Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools will play in the 2025 PIAA basketball state championship games this weekend in Hershey -- with two games featuring all archdiocesan finals.
Catholic Charities Night Returns to Citizens Bank Park May 2
Tickets are on sale now for the 12th annual outing on May 2, with the Phils going to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks – and you can help a CCA beneficiary throw out the first pitch.
Sister Jean Margaret McDevitt, OSF, dies at 80
Sister Jean Margaret McDevitt, OSF, 80, died in Assisi House on Friday, March 21, 2025.