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New Catechetical Director Aims to Help Teachers Model Christ for Students
Dennis Mueller is the new director of the archdiocesan Office for Catechetical Formation. He brings long experience as a religious educator to the role that he hopes will facilitate an encounter with Christ for the region’s young Catholics, through their catechists.
New Rector Named for St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Father Christopher Redcay brings his experience as a pastor and spiritual director to his role of helping form priests who love the Church because of “the love that they have for the God who loves them.”
Young Catholic School Teacher Receives Top Award for Literacy Work
Erica Braunlinger, 24, of St. Mary Magdalen School in Media, was recognized by the International Literacy Association for her work in helping fourth-grade children overcome reading difficulties in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
For Retiring Deacon, Finance is a Work of Faith
As Permanent Deacon Franz Fruehwald prepares to retire as the chief financial officer of Catholic Human Services, he reflects on the “synergy” of his dual roles that are rooted in the Bible.
Adventurous Evangelism, Humble Service Mark Priest’s 100 years
Father James Kelly, who will celebrate his 75th year as a priest of the Philadelphia Archdiocese in June, recalls his friendship with St. Teresa of Kolkata, his numerous travels, and his commitment to priestly service.
Archdiocesan Priest Reflects on Life with Gratitude as He Turns 100
Father David Machain's 72 years as a priest include bilingual ministry in city and suburban parishes, encounters with St. John Paul II and a Philadelphia Eagles legend.
Social Worker Has Passion for Protecting Young People, ‘Making a Difference’ in Their Lives
A social worker with a lifelong passion for serving others, Robert Blake is the new Assistant Director of the Office for Child and Youth Protection in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Local Woman’s Kindness Ministry Surprises Strangers with Fresh, Recycled Flowers
Patricia Gallagher, a parishioner at Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale, leads the Happy Flower Day Project, spreading kindness to others by giving recycled flowers a fresh purpose.
New Director Looks Forward to Guiding Catholic Men in Finding Their Vocations
Father David O’Brien, appointed last June to head the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood, says he desires “to be a good example of the priesthood” and to help those interested view this vocation as a viable option.
Inspired by Saint Faustina, Religious Sister Takes on New Role in Archdiocese
As the new Delegate for Consecrated Life, Sister Marie Faustina Wolniakowski, RSM, brings her deep relationship with the Lord to her work in support of all the sisters, brothers, virgins and hermits in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.