People and Events
St. John Fisher, Boothwyn, Donates Nearly 1,000 Gifts Through Advent Drive
The Delaware County parish collected nearly 1,000 gifts and dozens of gift cards through its annual Advent giving tree drive.
Young Catholic Professionals Philadelphia Names New President
Young Catholic Professionals Philadelphia welcomes new president Autumn Gargiule as the chapter enters its fifth year.
Family Film Offers Philly-Flavored Take on Nativity Story
“Finding Christmas,” available on streaming platforms, is set in Northeast Philadelphia as it follows the story of a young man who travels in a dreamy adventure with an angel to the time of Christ’s birth, and back to his city neighborhood.
Cristo Rey Philadelphia Celebrates Mission Moments Gathering
The Nov. 19 gathering brought together Cristo Rey Philadelphia supporters to reflect on the religious charisms and faith communities that continue to guide the school’s culture and mission since its founding.
Philadelphia Pilgrims Share Their NCYC 2025 Experience
Philadelphia-area teens share their National Catholic Youth Conference 2025 experiences in a series of videos from the Archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Youth.
‘A Place at the Table’ Movie Night To Showcase Young, Inspiring Black Catholic Stories
The archdiocesan Office of Black Catholics is hosting a virtual screening of “A Place at the Table: African Americans on the Path to Sainthood” to spark dialogue among young Black Catholics about belonging, leadership, and faith.
Young Women of Blaze Club Offer Faithful Works of Mercy
The newest court of the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas began recently at St. Katherine of Siena Catholic School in Northeast Philadelphia, where 42 girls and counting live out their faith through hands-on service.
Msgr. Francis W. Beach to Receive St. Charles Borromeo Award
The St. Charles Borromeo Award is given bi-annually to individuals who demonstrate humility, service, and dedication to the Church.
BLOCS Doubles Scholarship Reach to 33,000 Students Across Pa.
During National Scholarship Awareness Month, BLOCS expands access to 33,000 PreK–12 scholarships statewide, strengthening partnerships with over 500 schools in 65 counties.
Local Poor Clare Sister Shows Signs of Recovery, Prayers Continue for Full Healing
Sister Maria Eden Loyola, OSC, of the Poor Clare Monastery in Langhorne, is showing significant signs of recovery following a severe heart attack she suffered in mid-July. Her community is continuing to ask for prayers through the intercession of Blessed Father Stanley Francis Rother, hoping for a complete healing.