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Shanahan Teacher, WWII Veteran Grandfather Visit Normandy for D-Day Anniversary
Janet Moore and her 99-year-old grandfather, a World War II Army veteran and parishioner of St. Matt’s in Philadelphia, attended the 80th anniversary D-Day observances in France, where he was treated, and met, like a celebrity.
Catholic Heart Workcamp Volunteers Engage in Service Projects Across Archdiocese
For the second year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia welcomed over 200 high school and college aged volunteers from across the country participating in Catholic Heart Workcamp.
Local Women Attend Leadership Forum, Focus on Mentorship and Faith Formation
Their trip was made possible through a scholarship drawn from the proceeds of the annual Catholic Women’s Conference sponsored by the Office for the New Evangelization.
Archdiocese Issues Annual Report on Child Protection, Victim Aid
The Office for Child and Youth Protection facilitated access to mental health services for over 200 survivors and their families in 2023. Additionally, over 500 community members were engaged during educational and outreach events.
Reverend Girard J. Cusatis
Reverend Girard J. Cusatis, Retired, Resident, Saint Joseph Villa, Flourtown, died on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Over 3K High School Student-Athletes Named to Archdiocesan Sports Honor Roll
The recognition highlights individuals who earned first or second academic honors while competing in their respective sport during the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.
Sister Kathleen P. Sheehan, SSJ, dies at 93
Sister Kathleen P. Sheehan SSJ (formerly Sister Joseph Margaret), age 93, died June 25, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Mary Theresa Shevland, SSJ, dies at 78
Sister Mary Theresa Shevland SSJ (formerly Sister Teresita Marie), age 78, died June 22, 2024, at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.
Conflict Management Program Celebrates 25 Years Serving Philadelphia Youth
Staff from Catholic Social Services gathered June 26 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its youth anger management and social responsibility therapy program, A Better Way.
Catholic Social Services Joins Campaign to Promote Services, Works of Mercy
The national awareness campaign highlights the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.