People and Events
Seminary’s School of Theological Studies offers new degree
Formerly called the Religious Studies Division and in recent years the Graduate School of Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, a new master's in philosophy joins traditional degree and certification programs.
Mother of Providence students noted for their poetry
Nine students of the Wallingford regional Catholic school read their poems aloud in the Delaware County Poetry Competition. See some samples of their work.
Gesu School’s gala raises $371,000, honors archdiocesan pastor
Funds raised at the May 5 event, which also honored the efforts of Father Stephen D. Thorne, will support the independent Catholic grade school in North Philadelphia.
North Philadelphia seniors enjoy special brunch event
Norris Square Senior Center hosted a brunch for local low-income seniors that was organized by the facility's partners, Catholic Social Services, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and Presby's Inspired Life.
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.