People and Events
Archbishop for U.S. military confirms Overbrook youths
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, celebrated confirmation for 15 young people during Mass May 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.
Devon Prep freshman aces interview with Catholic Phillies pitcher
Justin De Fratus, an up-and-coming pitcher in the Phillies' system, spoke about his devout faith and membership in Catholic Athletes for Christ with Devon Prep freshman Joe Orsatti, who turned the interview into a class project for which he got an A.
Fourth graders dig into Easter baskets, make gifts for seniors
The 22nd annual service project of the fourth graders at SS. Simon and Jude School, West Chester, invited the children to use some of the candy from their own Easter baskets to make 100 baskets for members of the West Chester Senior Center.
Holy Redeemer Hospice hosts end-of-life discussions
Holy Redeemer Hospice staff and volunteers from Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties and local residents played a card game that uses questions to guide conversations about funerals, disabilities and positive experiences during a person’s final months.
Notre Dame Academy names new principal
Dr. Judith A. Dwyer has been named the fourth president and chief executive officer of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, effective July 1.
Shanahan student wins medal at regional science fair
Matthew Horger of Bishop Shanahan High School received a second-place award in computer sciences for his project "Creating a Video Game for the Blind: Year 2," which he tested with students of St. Lucy School for the Visually Impaired.
Singers, musicians, artists achieve at Archbishop Ryan
Students at the Northeast Philadelphia high school note their recent accomplishments in the arts and service.
Students learn to reuse, recycle shoes and clothing
St. Francis de Sales School in Aston and two community recycling companies are promoting reuse of textile items while educating children about the cultures in far off places that will receive the recycled items.
St. Martin de Porres School hosts fifth annual fundraising gala
Jerry Sweeney, president and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust and a long-time supporter of the North Philadelphia grade school, was presented with the 2014 St. Martin de Porres Award.
PREP children make rosaries for overseas missions
Older students of the Parish Religious Education Program at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Warrington helped the younger children make rosaries on April 7, a program of the Missionary Childhood Association.