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How to Donate to Nutritional Development Service’s Annual Summer Food Drive
This is the agency's 45th year hosting the collection.
William Brannick Named New Superintendent of High Schools, Schools of Special Education
William Brannick will provide faith formation, academic, and operational direction to the 15 Archdiocesan high schools and three schools of special education throughout the five-county region.
Sister Rita Frances Hekker, SSJ, dies at 90
Sister Rita Frances Hekker SSJ (formerly Sister Francella), age 90, died May 15, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Faithful Gather for 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer in Delco
Approximately 300 people of various faiths gathered at Rose Tree Park in Media on Thursday, May 2 for the 73rd annual National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme was to “Lift The Word of God and Bring His Light Into the World.”
IHM Nun Run to Celebrate 11th Annual Event
The June 1 occasion will benefit the sisters’ Camilla Hall residence.
Latest Clerical Assignments Announced by Archbishop Pérez
See the assignments for the three newly ordained priests plus changes in assignment for 68 priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
In PCL Quarterfinal, Archbishop Wood’s Jackie Cobb Came Up Big on the Mound and at the Plate
Archbishop Wood sophomore Jackie Cobb is proving that she’s much more than just a pitcher.
Meet the Men: Three Men to be Ordained New Priests Saturday Morning
Get to know each of the men to be ordained and their faith journeys that led them to priesthood.
After Career of 52 Years Burying the Dead, Serving the Church, Bob Whomsley Retires
In 1972 he began mowing the lawns of a Catholic cemetery in Delaware County. As he heads into retirement 52 years later, he reflects on a career leading the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic cemeteries, and other dreams achieved.
Procession of the Saints to Give Italian Market Festival a Spiritual Boost
The South Philly religious tradition takes place at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19.