People and Events
Little Flower HS Establishes $300K Scholarship Endowment Honoring Sister Mary Scullion
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls announced a $300,000 endowed scholarship fund June 9, honoring alumna Sister Mary Scullion and expanding access to four-year tuition support for students in need.
National Centre for Padre Pio Names Deacon James Friend New Executive Director
Veteran Catholic leader and Allentown deacon brings decades of experience in ministry, fundraising, and outreach to guide the Barto-based shrine’s next chapter.
Youth Ministers Honored at Annual Appreciation Mass and Dinner
Youth ministers from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered May 30 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for the Office for Ministry with Youth’s fourth annual Ministers’ Appreciation Mass and Dinner, celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.
Archdiocesan Students Rally at Capitol for Education Choice, EITC Anniversary
Students and leaders from archdiocesan high schools joined school choice advocates at the Rockin’ the Capitol 2026 rally in Harrisburg on May 5 to promote K 12 school choice and highlight the 25th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
Philadelphia March for Life Draws Faithful to Center City
The annual Philadelphia March for Life was held April 25, hosted by the Pro‑Life Union of Greater Philadelphia, bringing together clergy, families, and pro‑life advocates from across the region.
Villanova Students Help Launch Pope Leo Village in North Philadelphia
Villanova University students joined Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia on April 18 to kick off Pope Leo Village, a multiyear affordable housing initiative focused on building and rehabilitating homes in North Philadelphia.
Roman Catholic Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship
Roman Catholic High School’s Mock Trial Team capped an undefeated season by winning the Pennsylvania State Championship on March 29 in Harrisburg.
St. Hubert Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Careers Symposium
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls hosted its inaugural Jefferson “Healthcare Careers in 1-2-3” Symposium on March 27, engaging more than 50 students in hands-on learning with Jefferson Health professionals.
Artists to Unveil War‑Inspired Painting at Ukrainian Cathedral
Ukrainian artists will publicly unveil a large-scale collaborative painting Sunday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, concluding a monthlong art project responding to the war in Ukraine.
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.