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It’s Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Schools throughout the five-county region are marking the 50th anniversary of the national observance of Catholic Schools Week through Feb. 3.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Present 11th Annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture Featuring Sister Nancy Usselman, FSP
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will present its 11th annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture about “Communicating Christ’s Presence in a Digital World” on Jan. 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Early Dramatics Highlight PCL Hoops at Mid-Season
Philadelphia Catholic League boys’ basketball has reached halftime. Rarely have the standings displayed such a small margin of error this late in the season.
Villanova to Hold Fireside Conversation Exploring Climate Anxiety Through the Lens of Laudate Deum
Save the Date! Villanova University will hold a Fireside Conversation on Exploring Climate Anxiety Through the Lens of Laudate Deum on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 1:00 p.m. in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center.
Workshop Set for Supporting Those with Mental Health Struggles
The Office for the New Evangelization and the Office for Persons with Disabilities will host its first ‘Be Encouraged’ workshop on Feb. 3 at 9:15 a.m. at St. Cecilia Parish in Philadelphia.
Saint Jude’s Arm Visits Two Local Parishes on U.S. Tour of Hope
The relic will first visit Saints Simon and Jude Church in West Chester Jan. 31 followed by St. Jude Church and Shrine in Chalfont Feb. 2.
Philadelphia Priest Elevated to Monsignor by Pope Francis
Monsignor Oliver was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1988. Since 2018 he has served at the Vatican in the Dicastery for Clergy.
Area Parishes To Host Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Presentations
Each January, Human Trafficking Prevention Month spotlights the toll human trafficking takes on individuals, families, and communities.
Catholic Charities Appeal Launches, ‘Fuels Our Ability To Love,’ Says Archbishop
The Appeal is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single largest annual fundraising initiative. This year’s fundraising goal is $10 million.
Sister Maria Raphaela Patrone, SSJ, dies at 86
Sister Maria Raphaela Patrone SSJ, formerly Florence Catherine Patrone, age 86, died January 11, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.