People and Events
Lecture on leading Catholic philosopher presented this week
A lecture series on Elizabeth Anscombe, a prominent 20th century philosopher, will begin March 19 at the University of Pennsylvania. It follows last week's event on Anscombe held at Neumann University.
Aston boy named a Neumann Scholar
Travis Gaskill, an eighth grader at St. Francis de Sales School in Aston, Delaware County, was awarded a scholarship by the Connolly Foundation. He will attend Cardinal O'Hara High School.
Budding lawyers at Roman Catholic HS win city’s mock trial title
The archdiocesan high school's mock trial team captured the city championship with a win over Girard College March 15 at Temple University in Philadelphia. It is Roman's first city title since 2010.
St. Anthony of Padua teacher recognized for excellence in teaching
Dana Smith, 7th grade teacher at St. Anthony of Padua Regional School, earned top elementary school teacher honors from the readers of the South Philadelphia Review. See the full story on Southphillyreview.com.
Roman Catholic High School student named a Gates Millenium Scholarship finalist
Alexander Tieu, a senior at Roman Catholic High School, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholars Program.
Flash mob will become ‘Mass mob’ at Philadelphia church March 23
Some Catholics might not know what it’s like to experience a full church, fully participating, in the Mass. That is about to change. Everyone is invited to pack St. Francis Xavier Church in Fairmount.
37 Neumann Scholars awarded four-year tuition to Catholic high schools
Eighth-grade students at five Catholic grade schools, among others in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, were awarded scholarships based on examinations they took in January.
Spanish Mass now airing on Univision 65
The televised Mass in Spanish is now broadcast Sunday mornings at 6 a.m. on Univision 65. It is produced by the station, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Hispanic Catholics and the generosity of volunteers, community members and sponsors.
Teens set to rally all day for faith and fun
The Generation Phaith rally for high school-age teenagers will be held Sunday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. The theme for the day is “No worries … God will provide.”
Catholic high schools have something to cheer about in national tourney
Seven area Catholic high schools sent teams to the national cheerleading tournament Feb. 8-9 in Orlando, Fla.