People and Events
St. Katharine Drexel School welcomes back students
The Holland, Bucks County-based regional Catholic school got an enthusiastic welcome from the pastors of two area parishes and the school's new principal to begin the school year Sept. 5.
I.H.M. sisters renew vows in Immaculata
Sister Carolyn Elizabeth Braun, I.H.M., Sister Tracey Catherine Uphoff, I.H.M., Sister Emily Vincent Rebalsky, I.H.M. and Sister Melissa Marie Mastrangelo, I.H.M. renewed their vows of chastity, poverty and obedience.
Two young women become I.H.M sisters
Sister M. Caitlin Rose and Sister M. Stephanie Gabriel formally entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary as novices during an August ceremony in Immaculata.
Willow Grove woman professes vows as Franciscan sister
Sister M. Anna Joseph Nelling, from St. David Parish, professed vows with the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration during a Mass celebrated by Fort Wayne Bishop Kevin Rhoades in Indiana.
Teens in Catholic program awarded for project on peer pressure
A group of students from Catholic Social Services’ high school summer program at Cardinal Bevilacqua Community Center in Kensington were honored at the 2014 Work Ready Program Expo, which highlighted the project efforts of 100 student groups from across Philadelphia.
St. Joseph’s U professor to lead Catholic-Jewish relations group
Philip Cunningham was elected president of the International Council of Christians and Jews, and organization of 38 Jewish-Christian dialogue organizations in 30 countries around the world.
Permanent deacons and wives enjoy picnic at seminary
Permanent deacons of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia met for an assembly Saturday afternoon, Aug. 9, at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, followed by a relaxing picnic.
Talks promote cause of Matt Talbot, model for those in addiction recovery
The Philadelphia units of the Calix Society, a support group for Catholics in recovery, sponsors the visit of Father Brian Lawless from Ireland on Aug. 5-7 at several locations in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Ryan High School names LePera new president
Denise LePera brings long experience in organizational fundraising, including at Neumann University, to the Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school.
CatholicPhilly.com wins 1st place in Catholic press awards
The top prize for Catholic news websites was judged by secular journalists and awarded by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada.