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Annual Catholic Women’s Conference Set for Oct. 19
Join the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Evangelization for the Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
Catholic Foundation Welcomes New CEO
In an Sept. 26 announcement, The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia announced the appointment of Ted Qualli as president and CEO, effective Oct. 16.
Joyful Films’ Katharine Drexel Story Wins Mid-Atlantic EMMY
The award-winning film “The Total Gift: A Katharine Drexel Story” delves into what fueled the Philadelphia saint’s inspiration for her extensive service to African Americans and Native Americans: her devotion to the Eucharist.
St. Richard Parish Readies for 100th Anniversary
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate this Sunday’s 2 p.m. centennial commemorative Mass at the South Philadelphia parish.
Catholic Human Services Names Daniel Dougherty Jr. as Next Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Daniel Dougherty will succeed Deacon Franz Fruehwald, who is retiring following three decades of service to those in need in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Youth and Young Adult Ministries to Host Philly Conferences Nov. 23
Archdiocesan youth and young adult ministries will host two events on Saturday, Nov. 23 -- one for teens and one for young adults -- to mark the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe where Pope Francis calls the entire Universal Church to celebrate young people.
Deanery Created to Meet Needs of Hispanic Catholics in Archdiocese
A dedicated deanery for parishes within the Hispanic Ministry Apostolate has been established providing pastoral care and the sacraments for Spanish-speaking Catholics in the archdiocese. Archbishop Pérez announced the plan over the summer which went into effect July 1.
Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia to Hold Annual “Engaging the Core” Event Oct. 5
The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia will hold its annual Reporting and Benefit Event, “Engaging the Core,” on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Cathedral Hall.
Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass Set for Oct. 5
As part of its commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold their annual Hispanic Heritage Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Church on Oct. 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Chester County School Takes Home National Blue Ribbon Honor
Holy Family Catholic School in Phoenixville was named a National Blue Ribbon School Sept. 23, one of 40 private schools selected nationally for this distinction.