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Father Judge Gets $1 Million Gift from Alum

The donation by 1981 graduate Patrick McGonigal will support various initiatives at the Northeast Philadelphia school.

Office of Catholic Education to Hold Virtual Career Fair Aug. 8

Subject areas of need for high schools include Biology; Business; Chemistry; Engineering; Health; Mathematics; Science; Physics; Theology; Special Education; and World Language.

‘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.

Bonner & Prendie Principal Named Assistant Superintendent for High Schools

Longtime educator Patricia Rooney has been named an Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in a July 16 announcement from the Office for Catholic Education.

Neumann-Goretti HS Welcomes $350K Gift from Alum

The South Philadelphia school accepted the donation from John M. Connolly, a 1970 graduate of Bishop Neumann, which will fund a scholarship and establish a center for business and entrepreneurship.

Shanahan Teacher, WWII Veteran Grandfather Visit Normandy for D-Day Anniversary

Janet Moore and her 99-year-old grandfather, a World War II Army veteran and parishioner of St. Matt’s in Philadelphia, attended the 80th anniversary D-Day observances in France, where he was treated, and met, like a celebrity.

Over 3K High School Student-Athletes Named to Archdiocesan Sports Honor Roll

The recognition highlights individuals who earned first or second academic honors while competing in their respective sport during the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.    

Bishop Shanahan HS Unveils Mental Health Awareness Bench

The bench was installed on the Chester County campus through the generosity of Saint John Vianney Center’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Collaboration.

Bishop Shanahan HS Welcomes New President

Teresa Dellicompagni has been named as the next president of the Chester County high school by Archbishop Pérez.