West Catholic HS Dedicates New Connelly Center for Academic Excellence
The Connelly Center for Academic Excellence will support student learning through the De La Salle Academic Support Program, funded by a $500,000 Connelly Foundation grant.
Birthday Girl’s 3-Run Homer Icing on Cake for O’Hara’s PCL Title
On the day Ava Dill turned 16, she put Cardinal O’Hara over the top for a 7-0 championship win over Conwell-Egan May 23. Teammate Hayden Sissons pitched a shutout with 11 Ks, with the mental toughness to work out of jams.
God’s Presence in a Whiffleball Game? In Challenger League, Believe It
One family's passion to serve has turned into a quarter-century of bringing joy to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities each week in the spring. In this league, everybody’s an MVP.
PCL Flag Football, Lacrosse Teams Eagerly Eyeing State Titles
In the second-ever girls’ flag football Catholic League championship, Lansdale Catholic prevailed. The girls’ and boys’ lacrosse champs are heading to the PIAA playoffs.
Graduation Dates Announced for 15 Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools
Graduation season is underway—here’s when Catholic high schools across the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold their Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises.
Andrea Ciliberti Named New Principal at Bonner & Prendie HS
Andrea Ciliberti will lead the archdiocesan high school in Drexel Hill effective June 16.
Brotherly Love Inspires Young Man’s Message to Live Life Fully
Ryan Quigley, a Lansdale Catholic grad, survived a murderous tragedy in New Orleans that his best friend did not. Now Quigley talks about Tiger Bech’s zest for life as a lesson for teens today.
St. Hubert HS Announces $1 Million Gift for Performing Arts Center
The all-girls Philadelphia Catholic high school announced a historic gift on May 15 to establish a new performing arts center, enhancing student opportunities in the arts.
St. Hubert’s Penny Wars Empower Moms Facing Challenges with Needed Donations
A school-wide wargame of coins brought new diapers, clothing, and other baby needs for women and children served by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia.
Learning with Robots, and Code That Drives Them, Opens Future for Students
An initiative that began at St. Athanasius School in Philadelphia last year has grown to 37 schools, with 20 more on the way. Elementary students integrate their Catholic faith with tech and math skills.