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Catholic College Students, Leaders Share Their Faith Journey at Secular Schools
Students from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University reveal the challenges, peace, and joys they find when making faith their top priority.
African Family Heritage Mass Honors Unity From Faith’s Diversity
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated the Mass Oct. 12 and offered words of honor and encouragement for those living their Catholic faith through their shared cultures.
Steve Colestock Named Chief Human Resources Officer for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Colestock will lead a unified, mission-driven HR strategy across all Catholic Charities of Philadelphia program areas.
Sister Margaret Ounan, RSM, dies at 87
We pray in thanksgiving for the life of Sister Margaret Ounan, RSM, age 87, who died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at McAuley Convent in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. Sister Margaret was a Sister of Mercy for 69 years.
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center to Relocate in Center City Philadelphia Next Year
The Church’s administrative offices comprising 250 employees will move little more than a block away beginning in spring of 2026. The current site at 222 North 17th Street, built in 1971, faces cost prohibitive maintenance needs. The move will focus resources on mission as opposed to maintenance.
Temple Doctor, Catholic Deacon, Receives National Medical Award
Dr. John M. Travaline, a permanent deacon at a Montgomery County parish, has been nationally honored as a Distinguished Guardian of the Faith by the Catholic Medical Association.
St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation to Celebrate Faithful Service at Annual Supper
Held in honor of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the evening will celebrate faith, family, and service.
Neumann Goretti Senior Leads Students in Writing Letters to Military Members
Nick Morici is gathering other students at SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia for a project to do something good for others, “just because he wants to do something good.”
Sister Maureen Stout, OSF, dies at 86
Sister Maureen Stout, OSF, (formerly Sister Richard Cecilia), 86, died in Assisi House on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Lansdale Catholic Edges Nazareth Academy for PCL Tennis Title
A gritty, unified performance showcased both poise and power as the Crusaders captured their first tennis championship in three years, making forever memories for the seniors.