People and Events
Parishes asked to raise money for Oklahoma tornado victims
Archbishop Charles Chaput has requested all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to take up a special collection during June to support relief efforts for people affected by the tornadoes that devastated Oklahoma last month. The collection is part of a national initiative led by New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, president of the United […]
West Chester Catholic school gets $5,000 from Giant supermarket
SS. Simon and Jude School, West Chester, received a generous donation of $4,950 from Giant Food Stores’ A+ School Rewards program on Thursday, May 23. The school was the top recipient from the Westtown Giant location, and one of the top recipients in the area. The A+ School Rewards program allows local schools to earn […]
Archbishop calls for day of prayer and penance in response to Gosnell convition
Archbishop Charles Chaput encourages the clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to observe Friday, May 24, 2013 as a day of prayer and penance, in response to the trial and conviction of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell. Archbishop Chaput is asking that the faithful participate in this day, with others or alone, by: attending […]
New program may double number of international students in archdiocesan high schools
Nearly 180 international students will be coming into three archdiocesan high schools over the next several years, under an agreement announced May 23 at Conwell Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills, Bucks County. Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald, who oversees Catholic education in the Archdiocese, joined representatives of the Faith in the Future Foundation […]
Villa Maria Academy High School to graduate 103 seniors
Villa Maria Academy High School, 370 Old Lincoln Highway in Malvern, will graduate 103 seniors at a baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, 120 St. Elizabeth Drive, Uwchlan. The valedictorian is Mary Elizabeth Shea. The salutatorian is Cailey Megan Bice. The main celebrant and homilist […]
Alvare talk on women, religious freedom, draws hundreds to seminary
Approximately 240 people came to hear the lecture of noted Catholic speaker Helen Alvare May 14 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Alvare's talk, “Women’s Freedom and Religious Freedom: Collaboration or Clash?” was followed by a question and answer session with the audience, which included Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Nazareth Academy to graduate 106 seniors June 2
Nazareth Academy High School, 4001 Grant Avenue in Philadelphia, will welcome 106 graduating seniors to its graduation ceremonies Sunday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family University Center, Philadelphia. Sister Mary Joan Jacobs, C.S.F.N., principal of Nazareth Academy High School, will preside. The welcome address will be given by Molly Theresa Scullion, class president. The valedictorian is Victoria Christine Szafara. The salutatorian is Michelle Ann Hillsman. The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated the same day at 9:45 a.m. at Nazareth Academy High School Chapel. The main celebrant and homilist will be Father Kevin M. Nadolski, O.S.F.S.
Conestoga Bank uses OSTC program to help Neumann Goretti High School students
Conestoga Bank donated $10,000 to SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School, South Philadelphia, utilizing Pennsylvania’s new Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary hosts Three Irish Tenors concert
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary recently hosted a sold out concert performance by the Three Irish Tenors. The fundraising event was created to further support the ongoing mission of the Seminary in forming priests for the future. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. and Bishop Timothy Senior, Rector of the Seminary, were joined by more than […]
Students pray for Boston
On Friday, April 19th, students from Cardinal O’Hara High School came together to pray for those effected by the Boston Marathon bombing. It was optional for students to attend and hundreds showed up in support. Students from the running teams lead their classmates in praying the rosary. The event was planned early in the week. […]