People and Events

Archdiocesan Children’s Choir sings for Channel 6 Mass

The children's choir, under the direction of John Romeri, sang during a Nov. 15 taping of the televised Mass on Channel 6 at the WPVI studios.

Saints come to life in reports by second graders

The second graders at St. Christopher School in Northeast Philadelphia conducted research, created a report, made a costume and delivered the report in the character of their favorite saint.

Sixth graders raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Sixth graders from St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Media recently raised $2,386 for Alex's Lemonade Stand in a nationwide walking and biking fundraiser to raise awareness for childhood cancer research.

Villa Maria Academy celebrates peer ministry

The women's Catholic high school academy in Malvern welcomed a new group of peer ministers this term. The seniors lead other students in prayer and help to plan retreats.

West Chester students’ food drive nets 500 jars

Students and parishioners of SS. Simon and Jude Parish collected 500 jars of peanut butter and jelly for needy families through Nutritional Development Services' Community Food Program.

Bishop Fitzgerald will bless new science lab at Northeast Philadelphia school

Blessed Trinity Catholic School in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia has a new, fully-equipped LabLearner science lab thanks to an anonymous $80,000 donation. The bishop will bless the lab Nov. 17.

Devon Prep senior named National Hispanic Scholar

Joshua Lieberman of Downingtown was one of only 5,000 students nationwide so honored, out of 250,000 applicants. He also won a full scholarship to a University of Michigan program last summer.

‘Unity Day’ celebrated at Presentation School

Third grade students at the Cheltenham Catholic school learned about St. John Paul II, who showed the world how God’s mercy, love and respect for others can unite everyone.

Second graders get their hands wet learning about baptism

Students at St. Joseph/St. Robert Catholic School in Warrington learned the various symbols, words and actions in the celebration of baptism through creative role play.

Ancillae-Assumpta Academy honors alumnus

Financial analyst Charles (Chuck) Minnich was inducted into Ancillae-Assumpta Academy’s Alumni Hall of Fame this month.