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Retired Deacon John J. Ellis, Sr. of Saint Barnabas, Philadelphia, dies at 79
Retired Deacon John J. Ellis, Sr., passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 79.
Save the Date: 2025 Catholic Women’s Conference to Highlight Mission and Faith
Catholic women from across the greater Philadelphia area are invited to attend the 2025 Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
West Catholic HS Dedicates New Connelly Center for Academic Excellence
The Connelly Center for Academic Excellence will support student learning through the De La Salle Academic Support Program, funded by a $500,000 Connelly Foundation grant.
How Are You Hearing the Word? St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Wants to Know
The Catholic Preaching Institute at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is seeking feedback on its weekly Gospel reflection series aimed at strengthening the preaching of priests and deacons.
Birthday Girl’s 3-Run Homer Icing on Cake for O’Hara’s PCL Title
On the day Ava Dill turned 16, she put Cardinal O’Hara over the top for a 7-0 championship win over Conwell-Egan May 23. Teammate Hayden Sissons pitched a shutout with 11 Ks, with the mental toughness to work out of jams.
Deacon Jack Pfeifer of St. Andrew Parish in Newtown Dies at 68
Permanent Deacon Jack (John) J. Pfeifer passed away on May 27, 2025.
Shut-Down Pitching, Torrent of Runs, Drive Bonner-Prendie to Title
The six-seed Friars captured their second Philadelphia Catholic League championship in four years, thanks to a timely performance by junior pitcher Danny Buckton.
Leaders in Media, Church Share How They Tell Stories of Hope
The Cardinal Foley Symposium hosted a panel of powerful speakers May 22 to discuss World Communications Day and honor Fran Maier with its annual top award.
CRS Urges U.S. Funding to Resume for At Risk Children, Families Abroad
The federal government has ceased funding for critical overseas programs that serve people facing starvation. Catholic Relief Services is asking Americans to contact Congress and urge continued funding for these lifesaving programs.
Archbishop Wood HS to Welcome New President John Iannarelli
The real estate professional, business leader, and 1982 graduate of the Bucks County archdiocesan high school was named to the position May 28 by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.