People and Events
St. Martin School honors alumni, raises funds
The Independence Mission School in Oxford Circle, Northeast Philadelphia, once had the largest enrollment in the U.S. Today it serves children of all faiths, and they will benefit from the school's recent fundraiser.
Parish’s oldest member honored in her church
Josie Drop celebrated her 100th birthday as parishioners of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick presented her with a cake, cards and sang "Happy Birthday," led by the pastor, during Mass.
Collegeville student wins awards at regional science fair
Colleen Schiele of Holy Cross Regional Catholic School earned awards for her experiment to test for effective barriers against the destructive effects of a tsunami.
Father Stephen Thorne to receive Gesu School award
The pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish and a dedicated mentor of boys at Gesu in North Philadelphia will receive the school's top award next month.
Kindergarteners make snack bags for seminarians
The young students at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School in North Wales assembled care packages for seminarians at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary as the men prepare for final exams this spring.
Catholic school principal receives top national award
St. Joseph Sister Cathy McGowan, founding principal of Drexel Neumann Academy in Chester, was one of 30 recipients of the award by the National Catholic Educational Association.
St. Laurence School students noted for honors
The Upper Darby School recognized students in grades four through eight who received first and second honors at an assembly featuring the township's mayor, Tom Micozzie.
Warrington school’s efforts help fight children’s cancer
St. Joseph/St. Robert School held a “Dress Down Day” and hosted a “Dance Mini-THON” to raise funds along with Archbishop Wood High School in support of pediatric cancer patients.
Collegeville Catholic students test their math skills
Ten students of Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, Collegeville, competed in the recent Mathletes tournament at Pope John Paul II High School, one of whom won the medal for the top individual score.
Wallingford parish airs weekly Mass on cable TV station
St. John Chrysostom Parish airs the Sunday Mass on two days each week on the Comcast system, and anytime on the Delaware County parish's website.