People and Events
Parishioners to Pray for Jubilee Year 2025 Ahead of Dec. 29 Opening
Before Archbishop Pérez celebrates the opening of the Jubilee Year with Mass at the Cathedral, all the faithful are invited to pray in the general intercessions during preceding Masses for the grace to be Pilgrims of Hope.
Neumann U. to Honor Producer of ‘Cabrini’ Film
J. Eustace Wolfington will receive an honorary doctoral degree during the Delaware County university’s winter graduation ceremony Dec. 18. After a successful career in car leasing, he began to produce films with a moral message.
The Papal Foundation Awards $800K in 25th Year of Scholarship Program
Priests, religious and lay people from developing nations receive funding to support Catholic studies in Rome, thanks to the St. John Paul II Scholarship Program.
Prevention Academy Teaches Cardinal O’Hara HS Students about Overcoming Addiction
The St. Joseph’s University program is helping thousands of Delaware County students prevent substance use and support addiction recovery through education and outreach.
Teachers, Campus Ministers, Other Open Positions in Office of Catholic Education
Areas of need include teachers, campus ministers, support personnel, accountants, and more.
Local Pastor, Author to Discuss Book on Angels with EWTN
Msgr. Brian Bransfield, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Aston, will discuss his book on an episode of the Catholic network’s “Women of Grace” show in December.
BLOCS Marks National Scholarship Awareness Month, Opens New Local Office
As Pennsylvania’s largest scholarship organization, BLOCS emphasized its link to the Philadelphia region’s students and families by cutting the ribbon on its new office in King of Prussia Nov. 13.
Faithful Encouraged, not Obligated, to Attend Dec. 9 Mass for Immaculate Conception
Archbishop Nelson Pérez has granted a dispensation from the holy day of obligation since it falls this year on Dec. 8, a Sunday.
Paola Cubides Herrera Named Executive Director of the Community Center at Visitation
The appointment becomes effective on Jan. 6, 2025.
Archbishop, Archdiocesan Staff Gather for Mass and Fellowship
On Sunday, Oct. 20, Archbishop Pérez along with staff from the newly formed archdiocesan Office for Strategic Planning gathered for the celebration of Mass followed by an evening of fellowship.