It’s Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Schools throughout the five-county region are marking the 50th anniversary of the national observance of Catholic Schools Week through Feb. 3.
Archdiocesan Schools in City to Close Jan. 19 Due to Snow, Icy Conditions
Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day.
Pope John Paul II Students Participate in Day of Service at St. Edmond’s Home
Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, a ministry of Catholic Social Services that serves medically fragile children, welcomed 40 students from Pope John Paul II High School Jan. 14 for a day of service.
Archdiocesan Schools in City to Close Tuesday Due to Snow, Will Utilize Flexible Instruction Day
Archdiocesan high schools and elementary school buildings in Philadelphia will be closed Jan. 16 due to snow in the region. Suburban Catholic schools normally follow the decision of their public district.
Photos: St. Ephrem School, Bensalem, Welcomes Archbishop
The Archbishop visited the Bucks County school Jan. 11.
Bishop Fitzgerald Set to Receive Award During Mass of Thanksgiving
The retired auxiliary bishop will receive the Archdiocese’s highest catechetical award for his contributions to evangelization and catechesis.
Cardinal O’Hara Students Give Local Children Gifts and Prayers This Christmas
Some 546 children are receiving gifts and prayers from students, families, and faculty members of Cardinal O’Hara High School in Delaware County.
52 Catholic Eighth Graders Awarded Full Scholarships to High School
This year, 569 students from 101 parochial schools in the five-county Greater Philadelphia region competed for the scholarships.
Roman Catholic HS Names Next School President
John A. Prendergast, a 2008 alum of Roman Catholic, assumes the role of school president effective Jan. 8, 2024.
Bishop Shanahan’s Sensory-Friendly Performance Provides ‘Safe and Welcoming’ Experience
This marked the eighth year that the Chester County school put on an adapted performance of its annual fall musical for those with special needs.