People and Events

St. John’s Hospice Hosts Fundraiser for “Boot Up Philly” Giveaway Event

Funds raised will help purchase cold-weather essentials for more than 1,000 individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Office of Catholic Education Welcomes High School, Special Education Teachers Back to School

Staff were greeted with soft pretzels as "a small token of appreciation" as they returned for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Papal Foundation Adds Two Veteran Executives to Development Team

Patrick Dolan and Cesar Salas Named Vice Presidents of Steward Development and Planned Giving.

Peak Encounter Retreat Helps Young Adults to ‘Expect the Unexpected’

Hosted by Malvern Retreat House and led by Heather Makowicz, founder of Peak Encounter Ministries, the Aug. 15 event discussed encountering God in unexpected places.

IHM Sister Professes Perpetual Vows, Makes Lifelong Commitment

Sister Elizabeth Anne entered the IHM Congregation in Sept. 2016 and professed her first vows in Aug. 2019.

Philadelphian Franciscan Sisters Celebrate 2024 Jubilarians

Twelve of the jubilarians have served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Local Women Attend Leadership Forum, Focus on Mentorship and Faith Formation

Their trip was made possible through a scholarship drawn from the proceeds of the annual Catholic Women’s Conference sponsored by the Office for the New Evangelization.

Conflict Management Program Celebrates 25 Years Serving Philadelphia Youth

Staff from Catholic Social Services gathered June 26 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its youth anger management and social responsibility therapy program, A Better Way.

Bishop Shanahan HS Welcomes New President

Teresa Dellicompagni has been named as the next president of the Chester County high school by Archbishop Pérez.

Catholic Charismatic Conference Hosts Annual Conference

This year's theme was “Prophecy For Our Time: Are YOU ready? – Holy Spirit Empower Us!"