People and Events
Archdiocese Names Sister Marie Mechtild Wasserthal Delegate for Consecrated Life
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Sister Marie Mechtild Wasserthal, R.S.M., as Delegate for Consecrated Life, serving as liaison to 66 religious communities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
James Meredith Named New President of Father Judge High School
Father Judge High School has named alumnus and veteran Catholic educator James D. Meredith, currently principal of Lansdale Catholic High School, as its next president, effective Aug. 17.
William Gennaro Jr. Named New President of Archbishop Carroll High School
Gennaro has served as principal of the archdiocesan high school in Radnor for the past five years. Since 2012, he has taught and served as administrator, and founded the boys’ and girls’ rowing program at the school.
BLOCS Serves 43K Pa. Students with $250M in Scholarship Aid
The largest scholarship organization in Pennsylvania reached milestones in the number of nonpublic students it assists through the EITC and OSTC tax credit programs and the amount of funds raised for scholarships.
Archdiocesan Educator Named to National Group for AI Instruction
Annabel Dotzman, of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education, is one of 13 founding members of Google Educator Group for Catholic Educators which aims to bring artificial intelligence tools into Catholic school classrooms.
Eric Stonesifer Named New Principal of Little Flower High School
Eric A. Stonesifer has been appointed the next principal of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls effective Monday, Aug. 3.
Paul DiLorenzo Named Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Child and Youth Protection
Paul DiLorenzo, a nationally recognized child welfare and abuse prevention expert, has been named director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Child and Youth Protection, effective Aug. 3.
Immaculata University President Barbara Lettiere to Retire in 2027 After Decade of Leadership
Barbara Lettiere, who has led Immaculata University since 2017, announced she will retire July 1, 2027, as the Board of Trustees begins a national search for the Catholic university’s next president.
Andrea Hall Named Director of Archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults
Andrea Hall, who has served as associate director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults for the past two and a half years, has been named its new director, succeeding Father Timothy Tarnacki, OSPPE, following his new pastoral assignment with the Pauline Fathers.
Thomas J. Geisler Named CFO of Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education
Geisler brings 17 years of experience in educational finance to his new position. He will succeed David Magee, who served for more than four decades in financial roles for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, when he retires July 31.