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62 Catholic Grade Schools Honored for Excellence

Around six dozen Catholic elementary schools in the five-county region have been recognized for attaining high marks in their mission.

Sister Donna Jo Loeper, SSJ, dies at 70

Sister Donna Jo Loeper SSJ, age 70, died August 18, 2023.

Sister Frances Ann Hall, SSJ, dies at 79

Sister Frances Ann Hall SSJ, formerly Sister Francis Michael, age 79, died August 19, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Permanent Deacon Information Session Set for Sept. 21

Catholic men, and their wives if married, with a deep spiritual life who are between the ages of 29 and 55 are invited to join an in-person panel of clergy for a Permanent Diaconate Information Night Sept. 21

Tiffany Glass That Inspired At-Risk Philadelphia Youth in St. Gabriel’s Hall Finds New Home

Some 14 windows have now been moved to the Archdiocesan archival center.

Julia Rocchi to Helm Workshop on Contemplative Collection of Prayers and Essays

The award-winning writer will head to South Philly to examine faith’s breadth.

Our Lady of Good Counsel to Host Centennial Mass Celebration Sept. 10

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Parish in Bucks County is marking its 100-year anniversary with a special Mass Sept. 10.

Cardinals’ Forum Discusses Synod on Synodality

Panelists at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary brought perspectives Aug. 29 that mirrored tensions and hopes for a renewed missionary spirit in the church that the synod process has revealed.

Philly Area Catholic High School Teachers Approve a New Contract

The 500 members of the Association of Catholic Teachers approved a three-year contract Thursday afternoon.

EWTN Documentary Spotlights Phila. Based Papal Foundation

The documentary will air again on EWTN Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.