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42nd Annual Archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service Set for Jan. 19
St. Athanasius Parish will host the 42nd annual Archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service, honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy.
‘Beloved Community’ to be Celebrated at Jan. 19 Service Honoring Dr. King
The 42nd Annual Archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – and his prophetic call for equity and justice – will be held at St. Athanasius Parish, Philadelphia.
South Philly Parish to Host Video Series on Addiction
We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction is an educational and inspirational video series that will leave attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual complexities of addiction in the context of our faith.
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.