Bucks County Students Learn of Water Crisis in Africa, and How to Bring Relief
Seventh graders at Our Lady of Grace School in Penndel will present their research on the issue of finding clean water sources for people in South Sudan and eastern Africa, and hold a fundraiser Feb. 21 to aid the life-saving effort.
See Scenes: All Catholic Concert Band Performs at Holy Ghost Prep
The band, made up of select students representing archdiocesan secondary schools and private Catholic high schools throughout the five-county region, performed a concert Feb. 1 at Holy Ghost Preparatory School.
As Season Winds Down for PCL Boys’ Hoops, Hopes Remain High
Twelve of the Catholic League’s 14 teams are solidly in the playoff hunt. Many squads mostly feature upperclassmen, posing a challenge to perennial favorites Roman Catholic and Neumann-Goretti.
City Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools to Utilize Flexible Instruction Day Feb. 6
Archdiocesan high schools and elementary schools in Philadelphia will utilize a flexible instruction day Feb. 6 due to projected inclement weather in the region.
Hundreds of Students Learn Value of Service at Catholic Schools Week Project with Archbishop Pérez
Students of Catholic elementary and secondary schools, plus schools of special education, packaged 1,500 care bags for people visiting a Catholic social agency during an activity Jan. 30 that underscored everyone’s vocation to serve those in need.
Archdiocesan Students Package 1,500 Relief Bags for Catholic Schools Week
See scenes from the Jan. 30 keystone event for the celebration of Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Young Catholic School Teacher Receives Top Award for Literacy Work
Erica Braunlinger, 24, of St. Mary Magdalen School in Media, was recognized by the International Literacy Association for her work in helping fourth-grade children overcome reading difficulties in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
Catholic Schools Week Celebrates ‘Genuine Family Fabric’ of Philly-Area Schools
Catholic educators reflect on how Catholic schools are “United in Faith and Community,” helping students to grow during Catholic Schools Week and throughout the year.
Archbishop Carroll Names Alumnus as Head Football Coach
Steve Honick, class of 2017, returns to lead the football program of his alma mater after stints at Ursinus College, West Chester University and Temple University.
Made in Kensington: Five Smith Siblings Reflect on Lives of Faith, Love
The brothers and sisters were raised in a home infused with prayer and Catholic education, which formed their service in religious life, Catholic schools and loving families.