People and Events
Respect life day draws 380 teenagers for talks at seminary
The annual High School Respect Life Leadership Day Nov. 12 had as its theme, "Embracing the pro-life message: It’s OK to stand up for what is right … even when it’s not popular!”
Scouts in Chester County honor veterans
Nearly 150 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts held their All Scout Tribute to Veterans Sunday, Nov. 8 with the celebration of Mass at St. Peter Church in West Brandywine.
Chester parish holds Mercy Day with area youth ministry
More than 35 students in seventh to 12th grades in Delaware County took part in a day of prayer and community service Nov. 7 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Chester.
Bucks County school dedicates new Pre-K Center
St. Katharine Drexel Regional Catholic School in Holland held a Nov. 6 blessing of its new facility in honor of Father William F. McGeown, late pastor of Assumption B.V.M. Parish in Feasterville.
Gesu School symposium looks at violence in the media
Panelists provided insights and expertise on how schools can help students become smart consumers of news, especially as they grapple with the psychological effects of exposure to tragic and graphic news.
Catholic school students using 3D printer
Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in art, math and science at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Glen Mills, are using the latest technology to study scale and measurement with a three-dimensional printer.
Archdiocese raises $256,000 in CRS Rice Bowl collection
Catholic Relief Services' president said the support of Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the annual Lenten program served as a “constant reminder of our connection with God’s family.”
Local Navy pilot will fly with American flag from the Prep
Lt. Greg Taylor, a 2007 graduate of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, will continue a custom of flying with a flag. His was blessed by the Prep's president Oct. 26 and given to Taylor's parents.
St. Francis School families enjoy Spirit Night at pumpkin patch
Games with pumpkins, apples, mums and other signs of autumn were enjoyed by patrons of a Delaware County garden store, whose owners planned the fourth annual event. Their daughter is a student at the Aston Catholic school.
Kindergartners learn about fire prevention
Students at St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington had the opportunity to learn about fire safety from members of the Warrington Fire Company.