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Sisters for Life to Hold Prayer Vigil in Honor of Pro-Life Founder Jan. 11
The Sisters of Life will hold a prayer vigil outside of the Philadelphia Women’s Center on Jan. 11 at 7:30 a.m. in honor of John P. Stanton, founder of the pro-life movement in Philadelphia.
Sister Ruthann O’Mara, SSJ, dies at 80
Sister Ruthann O'Mara SSJ, (formerly Sister John Mercedes SSJ), age 80, died December 21, 2024, at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point, NJ.
Sister Marie Therese Carr, OSF, Former Archivist for Neumann University, dies at 88
Sister Marie Therese Carr, OSF, 88, died in Assisi House on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Mass, Bestow Religious Education Awards
The annual Mass and ceremony will be led by Archbishop Nelson Pérez on Jan. 11 at the cathedral. He will recognize significant milestones of service by religious educators in the PREP programs of archdiocesan parishes.
Sister Marietta Culhane, OSF, Former Neumann University Dean and Longtime Educator, Dies at 94
Sister Marietta Culhane, OSF, 94, died in Crozer-Chester Medical Center on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Sr. Mary Adele White, SNDdeN, dies at 96
Sr. Mary Adele White, SNDdeN, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, born in Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully on Dec. 25, 2024 at the age of 96 years, in the 78th year of her religious life.
Reverend John J. Kilgallon
Reverend John J. Kilgallon, Retired, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Reverend Addisalem T. Mekonnen
Reverend Addisalem T. Mekonnen, Pastor, Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Philadelphia, and Chaplain, West Catholic High School, died suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Holy Hours of Prayer Mark January Campaign for Priestly Vocations in Region
Parishes are invited this week to host eucharistic adoration to pray not only for more priests, but also to support current priests. A “Come and See” weekend will show some young men the daily lives of seminarians at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Capstone Months of Eucharistic Revival Aim to ‘Light a Fire’ of Faith
The year of mission, culminating in June, closes the three-year effort to share the love of Christ truly present in the Eucharist. Parish, archdiocesan and national efforts will seek to evangelize on a personal level.