O’Hara Alum Maggie Doogan Showcases Her Game at Team USA Basketball Trials
The “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” was a learning experience for the former Cardinal O’Hara and University of Richmond standout, not only in improving her game but also in dealing with disappointment.
O’Hara Spanish Teacher Reflects on Life, Career, Looks Ahead to Retirement
Longtime educator Vanda Menna prepares for retirement after 25 years of sharing faith and foreign language in Philadelphia’s Catholic schools.
Cheers, Pride Erupt as Ryan Grad Thomas Sorber drafted by Oklahoma City
Teammates, coaches and leaders of the Northeast Philadelphia archdiocesan high school basked in the moment as the NBA champion Thunder chose a young man who turned adversity into faith-filled character.
Chris McNesby’s Coaching Legacy at Roman Catholic Runs Deeper Than Basketball
After four Catholic League championships and three state titles, McNesby is stepping down after 12 years as head coach at the archdiocesan high school. He reflects on the school’s brotherhood he has helped foster.
Faith, Family, Archbishop Ryan Form Foundation for Thomas Sorber’s Rise to NBA Draft
The 2024 Ryan grad visited his alma mater’s youth basketball camp before the June 25 draft and potentially a pro basketball career.
‘A Blessing’: John Connolly Cuts Ribbon on Neumann Goretti Entrepreneurship Center Bearing His Name
The 1970 Bishop Neumann graduate led the funding for a corporate boardroom-style classroom designed to inspire students’ business dreams.
Scenes: Dedication of the John M. Connolly Center at Neumann Goretti HS
See scenes from June 11 where SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School celebrated the dedication of the John M. Connolly Center for Business and Entrepreneurship, providing students with real-world business skills and serving as a community hub for innovation.
Two Middle School Math Teachers Make Phillies All-Star Roster
Caroline Maher of Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School in Maple Glen and Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Catherine Danielle LeTourneau of St. Charles Borromeo School in Bensalem were honored by the Phillies this spring.
Elementary Education Leader Honored with Awards
Andrew McLaughlin, archdiocesan Secretary for Elementary Education, received local and national awards for his leadership, especially for special-needs students.
Catholic Teachers Make Pilgrimage of Courage for Racial Healing
A pilot program by “New Encounters: Catholics Confronting Racism” invited 18 teachers from local Catholic schools to tour sites of significance to Black Catholics in Philadelphia and address ways to heal from the sin of racism.