People and Events
Little kids learn what Lent is all about
Young children in the Child Care program of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick received ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, plus a friendly instruction from the pastor, Father Paul Brandt.
Grant bolsters security at St. Gabriel school
The South Philadelphia school’s Out of School Time program recently expanded its operating hours to 6 p.m., necessitating added security after dark.
Spanish speakers needed
The pro-life community needs Spanish-speaking sidewalk counselors, as many women seeking an abortion in the Philadelphia region speak only Spanish.
University City parish’s soup kitchen wins grant money
St. Agatha-St. James Parish, in conjunction with a neighborhood outreach coalition providing food and health care to the poor, was awarded $500 by the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.
St. Joseph/St. Robert School performs Nativity play
Students from the Catholic school in Warrington performed "Silent, Holy Night," telling the story of the birth of Jesus through Scripture readings and songs.
Eighth grader at Our Lady of Calvary School wins prize in national contest
Ciara Dubeck of Northeast Philadelphia won an award for developing a mobile app that helps children eat healthier and stay fit by tracking the points and rewards they earn through the app. She won a trip to attend Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco.
St. Agnes Parish organizes successful Holy Family Christmas Program
St. Agnes Parish sponsored its annual Holy Family Christmas Program to provide Christmas gifts for families in the West Chester area.
Pro-life awards presented at annual Our Lady of Guadalupe dinner
The annual Our Lady of Guadalupe dinner, co-sponsored by the Pro-Life Union of Delaware County and the St. Pius X Respect Life Committee, was held Dec. 12. Defender of Life awards were presented to Michael McGonagle and Chris and Anita Galligan.
Devon Prep students collect food items for North Philadelphia food cupboard
Nearly 5,500 donated food items and 25 turkeys were collected during the annual Harvest Tide Food Drive organized by Devon Prep's Christian Action Program.
Baskets of Love Service Project
Service club members from St. Jerome School assembled comfort baskets for patients at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.