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Lenten retreat: “Break Every Chain: A Road to Racial Healing”

The retreat is sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics and the Sisters of the Redeemer.

Saint Augustine Parish, Old City, to host virtual Lenten series

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese are invited to participate in the series that will be held via Zoom 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday during Lent.

Sister Edna Naomi Maier, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, dies at 85

Sister Edna Naomi Maier, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, entered eternal life on Jan. 25, 2023 at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester, MA at the age of 85. Sister Edna was born in Philadelphia in March 1937.

Theology on Tap: The Importance of Catholic Fiction

The young adults of Saints Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester will host Theology on Tap-Fairytales and Faith: The Importance of Catholic Fiction presented by Deacon Anthony J. Albanese on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Get to know Dr. Brooke Cortese Tesche, new superintendent of high schools, schools of special education

Catholic Philly recently spoke with Dr. Tesche about her previous experience, goals for her new role, and how she plans to work alongside school families, students, administrators, and teachers to form Missionary Disciples.

Archdiocese breaks ground on senior affordable housing in Southwest Philly

Catholic Housing and Community Services is expanding its portfolio of affordable senior housing with a new site set for the Eastwick neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia.

Catholic History Lecture – St. Elizabeth Parish, Philadelphia: Forged in the Fires of the Great Migration

On Sunday, Feb. 19, the American Catholic Historical Society is pleased to have Ms. Connie McCalla speak on St. Elizabeth Parish, Philadelphia: Forged in the Fires of the Great Migration.

Bilingual Lenten retreat for parents of children with disabilities

The Office for Hispanic Catholics and the The Office for Persons With Disabilities will host a bilingual retreat for families and parents with children with disabilities Feb. 18, 2023.

Philadelphian joins Papal Foundation’s Board of Trustees

In a Jan. 30 announcement from the Chester-based Papal Foundation, Cosmo DeNicola of Philadelphia was named as a Steward of St. Peter to its Board of Trustees.

Culture Project: A Q&A with team leader Amber Charles

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to welcome five missionaries from the Culture Project for service in our local Church. Catholic Philly recently connected with Amber Charles, a Culture Project team leader and second year missionary from Grapevine, Texas to learn more about the initiative and how she became attracted to its mission.