People and Events
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.
St. Hubert Students Walk “Passionately Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness
Students at the all-girls high school in Tacony took to the streets on Oct. 29 for the school’s annual “Passionately Pink Breast Cancer Walk.”
Missionary Hub Directors Meet Archbishop Pérez Following Initiative Launch
The new missionary hubs will bring parish ministries, education, and outreach to communities across the Archdiocese, guided by teams of trained directors and pastors.
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Appoint First Chief Operating Officer
Florence Smith steps into a newly created leadership role as Chief Operating Officer for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, bringing nearly two decades of experience.
Serra Club to Celebrate Five New Priests at Mass, Luncheon
The annual tradition hosted by the Serra Club of Philadelphia welcomes the newest priests of the Archdiocese to a Mass followed by a luncheon in Philadelphia on Nov. 6.
City Initiative Provides Catholic Charities Clients with New Tech
The pop-up event was part of Philadelphia's Office of Innovation and Technology's newly launched "Power Up Tour", a citywide initiative to deliver 500 free laptops to residents in need.
Sisters of St. Francis Honor 11 Jubilarians
Sisters celebrating milestone jubilees reflect decades of service in education, healthcare, parish life, social services, and more.
Nutritional Development Services Joins Partner Agencies for Summer Meals Program Kick Off
Over 500 sites across Philadelphia this summer are offering free healthy meals to children and youth aged 18 or younger while school is out of session.
Prayer, Healing Offered at Catholic Charismatic June Retreat
Everyone is invited to attend the Catholic Charismatic Retreat at Malvern Retreat House, June 20-22, hosted by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The retreat’s theme is based on Isaiah 43:1, “Thus says the Lord… Do not fear… You are mine.”