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Documentary Shows Rich History of Faith, Service at St. Patrick Parish
The hour-long film explores the parish’s 185 years in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Founded as a spiritual home for Irish Catholics, it now welcomes people of many backgrounds.
Archdiocese Awarded Funding for New Senior Housing in Northeast Phila.
New affordable senior housing will be coming to the campus of Archbishop Ryan High School, thanks to a $16.1 million tax credit allocation.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Donates Hundreds of Warm, Handmade Items to Community
Now in its 12th year, parishioners at St. John Chrysostom in Wallingford are creating “beautiful works of art” including baby blankets, hats, and scarves for people in the community.
Paradisus Dei Faith Formation Program to Come to Philly Sept. 18
“That Man is You!” is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will host a Fall Semester of courses.
Office of Catholic Education to Hold Virtual Career Fair Aug. 8
Subject areas of need for high schools include Biology; Business; Chemistry; Engineering; Health; Mathematics; Science; Physics; Theology; Special Education; and World Language.
Pilgrims to Eucharistic Congress Come Home Ready to Go ‘Out on Mission’
Some 170 Catholics from the Philadelphia Archdiocese traveled to Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress last week. The event inspired their devotion to Christ truly present in the Eucharist, and to evangelize back home as missionary disciples.
Latest Clerical Changes Announced by Archbishop Pérez
See the new assignments for one deacon and three priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
‘We’re All in This Together’: A Q&A with New Superintendent of Catholic High Schools
CatholicPhilly recently connected with William Brannick about returning to the Philadelphia Archdiocese, goals for his new role, and what he sees as his greatest joys and challenges working in the field of Catholic education.
Sister Agnes St. Joseph Bresnen, OSF, dies at 97
Sister Agnes St. Joseph Bresnen, OSF, 97, died in Assisi House on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Bucks County Parish Upgrades Cemetery, Honors Beloved Saints
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald blessed the construction site at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, July 1. New additions will include a columbarium for cremated remains and two new roads to enhance accessibility for visitors.