17 Catholic High School and Special Education Educators Honored for Long Service
Teachers and administrators marking 25 years of dedicated service, including one teacher celebrating his 50th year, will receive the Archdiocese of Philadelphia High School and Special Education Service Award.
Surprise Engagement Proposal at School Shows Couple’s Deep Catholic Roots
Ed Peterson shocked Ashley Dougherty – both teachers in Catholic grade schools – when he asked “Will you marry me?” in the presence of her young students. The couple (she accepted!) will join a long family line of Catholic educators.
Photos: Archbishop Ryan High School Welcomes Bishop Chylinski
Bishop Chylinski’s visit to the Northeast Philly school included recognition of longtime educators honored for 25 years of service in Catholic education.
Youths Set to Speak With Pope Leo, Share Concerns, Experiences
The unprecedented live, digital encounter on Friday, Nov. 21 with the Holy Father and some 15,000 young people in Indianapolis, plus millions more watching worldwide, is an historic opportunity for young Catholics and the Church, organizers say.
Finding God in Every Equation: Sister Catherine’s Lessons in Faith and Education
Faith and formulas might not sound like a natural pair—but for Sr. Catherine, they’re deeply connected. Through her math lessons at St. Charles Borromeo School, she’s sharing how God is reflected in every problem they solve.
St. Hubert Students Walk “Passionately Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness
Students at the all-girls high school in Tacony took to the streets on Oct. 29 for the school’s annual “Passionately Pink Breast Cancer Walk.”
Pa.’s First Junior Catholic Daughters Court Comes to Phila. Catholic School
Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic School in Northeast Philadelphia is the first in the city or state to welcome the group that promotes faith and service among girls.
Faith-Filled Empathy, Energy Fuels Conwell-Egan’s Award-Winning Foreign Language Teacher
For Conwell-Egan High School’s Diane Schuler, the key to education is helping students in her Spanish class feel seen and inspired to learn.
Johnny’s Run for Life Honors Late Cardinal O’Hara Grad’s Pro-Life Mission
Johnny Williamson was killed in a car crash, but his legacy has given thousands of children a chance to live, thanks to an annual 5K fundraiser.
Neumann Goretti Senior Leads Students in Writing Letters to Military Members
Nick Morici is gathering other students at SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia for a project to do something good for others, “just because he wants to do something good.”