People and Events
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.
Archbishop Travels to New Mexico to Lend Support to Catholic Leadership Institute
Earlier this week, the Archbishop along with his brother priests and staff from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia traveled to New Mexico to show support for the work of the Malvern-based Catholic Leadership Institute.
“Free Exercise” Film on Religious Liberty Premiers in Philadelphia
The documentary, airing Oct. 29 at the Museum of the American Revolution, takes a look at the tumultuous history of religious freedom in the United States, as told through the eyes of six American faith communities. All are welcome to attend.
Local Youth Gain Skills for Home Improvement, Carpentry, and Life
The young adults were awarded their certificates, and their own personal tool kits, in a Oct. 7 graduation ceremony.