People and Events
Family recalls St. Katharine Drexel’s generosity
Today is the 14th anniversary of the canonization of St. Katharine Drexel. She is well known for charity to oppressed people in America, but she also helped needy local families during the Great Depression, as one member of that family remembers today.
Devon Prep student wins science award from Google
An interest in the environment and desire for a cleaner and safer world recently earned Devon Prep freshman Matthew Siracusa of Newtown Square a local award and regional finalist recognition in the 2014 International Google Science Fair.
Philadelphia pastor named national chaplain to Slovak group
Father Thomas Nasta, pastor of Our Lady of Ransom Parish, was elected as national chaplain of the First Catholic Slovak Union last month in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia priest named monsignor by Pope Francis
Father Gregory J. Fairbanks, ordained a priest for the Philadelphia Archdiocese in 1990, was named a Chaplain of His Holiness by Pope Francis. Msgr. Fairbanks works at the Vatican as an official of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
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.