People and Events
Chestnut Hill becomes first Catholic college in Philadelphia area to attain “All-Steinway” status
PHILADELPHIA – Chestnut Hill College announced Jan. 25 that it joined an elite group of institutions worldwide with “All-Steinway” status. The designation was made official Jan. 6 with the purchase of new instruments from Jacobs Music Company. Now, college faculty and students will learn, practice and perform only on pianos designed by the world-famous Steinway […]
Devon Prep students recognized at Model UN Conference
Several Devon Prep students earned awards at the recent YMCA Model United Nations Conference in Hershey. As a team, Devon Prep’s 30 participants received the “Outstanding Delegation” Award for meeting all program deadlines and adhering to all program rules.Devon Prep senior Alex Smith of Audubon was recognized as a Premier First Year Delegate and was […]
St. Basil Academy featured on ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’
JENKINTOWN – Junior and senior students at St. Basil Academy in Jenkintown were featured in a video that aired on the Jan. 30 episode of “Extreme Makeover Home Edition.” The theme of the show was about the responsibility of driving, and during the taping the students pledged not to text and drive. Senior Student Council […]
No-Pay Copay Fund at St. Mary assists cancer patients
LANGHORNE – When Terri Scanlon was undergoing treatment for breast cancer two years ago at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, she was overwhelmed by the high costs she incurred with copays and out-of-pocket expenses during the course of her treatment. Thanks to the generosity of area residents and the proceeds from a recent fundraiser, […]
St. Norbert students help wounded warriors
PAOLI – Lt. Col. John Church of the U.S. Marines, president of Valley Forge Military College, visited St. Norbert School in Paoli Feb. 1. He spoke to students about the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that aims to honor and empower wounded warriors and raise awareness of their needs to the public as […]
Devon Prep holds faculty academic challenge
DEVON – Devon Prep’s student council kicked off Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31 by sponsoring the First Annual Student vs. Faculty Academic Challenge in the gym. The student team was comprised of juniors and seniors who currently participate on Devon Prep’s Academic Challenge Team. The faculty team included math, science and language teachers who volunteered […]
Our Lady of Calvary hosts basketball tournament
PHILADELPHIA – Our Lady of Calvary Parish sponsored a girls basketball tournament last month, which raised over $500 for Frank Kelly, a parishioner with ALS. Along with Our Lady of Calvary, teams from various grade schools participated in the varsity bracket, including St. Dominic, St. Cecelia and St. Christopher, Philadelphia; Ancillae-Assumpta Academy, Wyncote; Nativity of […]
Notre Dame’s basketball team collects canned goods
The basketball team from Academy of Notre Dame De Namur in Villanova made an assist off the court last month as the girls collected canned goods at two home games to donate to the St. Katharine Drexel Parish Evangelization Center in Chester.The team delivered an additional 10 bags of food Jan. 5.
Father Gardner to celebrate TV Mass this week
Father Thomas J. Gardner, a parochial vicar of St. Christopher Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, ordained in 2010, will serve as celebrant and homilist of the weekly television Mass broadcast at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, on WPVI-TV Channel 6.National Vocation Awareness Week began Jan. 9 and runs through Jan. 15.
SS. Peter and Paul School receives Middle States accreditation
WEST CHESTER – SS. Peter and Paul Elementary School in West Chester received a certificate of accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools Dec. 1.Middle States accreditation signifies the educational community of SS. Peter and Paul has engaged in a rigorous process of developing self-knowledge; has hosted an evaluation team of independently appointed […]