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A Teenage Catholic Convert, He Now Leads Work for Life, Family for Archdiocese
Daniel Drain, the new director of the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family, promotes the Catholic vision of the family, helping “regular people attain holiness through regular living as husband and wife, and also healing through brokenness.”
New Director of Office for Black Catholics Hopes to Inspire All to Grow in Faith Together
Stacy Williams, Philadelphia native and Saint Charles Borromeo parishioner, describes her hopes for bringing together people of all cultures throughout the archdiocese.
‘We’re All in This Together’: A Q&A with New Superintendent of Catholic High Schools
CatholicPhilly recently connected with William Brannick about returning to the Philadelphia Archdiocese, goals for his new role, and what he sees as his greatest joys and challenges working in the field of Catholic education.
For 60 years, IHM Sister ‘Doing God’s Work’ Through Catholic Education
Sister Edward Quinn has committed her religious life to the mission of the Church through service in Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for six decades.
Local Woman Walks to Share the Presence that Changed her Life Ahead of Eucharistic Congress
Sarah Cahill, 26, is ready to begin a two-month pilgrimage across the Midwest U.S. to draw attention to the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist ahead of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July.
Norristown Woman Set To Hit the Pavement Ahead of Eucharistic Congress
Amayrani Higueldo-Sanchez, 26, is training near her home in Norristown to begin a two-month walking pilgrimage of eucharistic processions across the eastern U.S., witnessing the impact of the Lord’s presence.
Former Nigerian Tennis Champion Realizes Priestly Vocation in U.S.
Bernard Okechukwu Ekeagwu once played in a Nigerian National Tennis competition, winning the bronze medal for both singles and doubles. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.
History Major Discerned Call to Priesthood While Working at Wawa
Brendan Zehner never considered a vocation to the priesthood until his senior year of college. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.
Through Ultimate Frisbee, New Priest Finds Calling to Young Adult Ministry
As a second grade student, young Gregory Miller told his parents that he was going to be a priest when he grew up. Now he will be ordained a priest May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.
Guided by St. Francis, ‘Queen of Kensington’ Serves Those in Need
Inspired by her favorite saint - St. Francis of Assisi - Theresa Zuccarino volunteers four days a week helping those experiencing poverty and homelessness in Philadelphia.