People and Events
Roman baseball standouts commit to Division III colleges
Kyle Rogalski and Joe Myers, pitcher and shortstop, respectively, for Roman Catholic High School, will sign letters of intent to play baseball at two colleges in the Middle Atlantic Conference.
St. Hubert’s student wins poetry contest
Sarah Smolnicki of St. Hubert High School won first place, and was the only winner from a Catholic school, in the Ryerss Museum and Library Poetry Contest.
Photo of the day
Pope Francis walks with children during a meeting with Malta's President George Abela, left, during a private audience at the Vatican March 21. (CNS photo/Evandro Inetti, pool)
Aston students learn about healthy eating at home and school
During an activity March 14, seventh-grade students of St. Francis de Sales School in Aston planned and prepared a meal based on recommendations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The students also created informational displays of the nutritional value of the meal.
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.