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April 23, 2024

26 Parish and Regional Elementary Schools Earn Middle States Re-Accreditation for 2023-2024 Academic Year

The Office of Catholic Education’s Elementary Administrators recently shared the names of 25 parish and regional elementary schools, throughout the 5 county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who have earned Middle States Association Reaccreditation for the 2023-2024 school year. Middle States Accreditation is the gold standard for measuring and advancing school improvement. Each of these schools are now accredited until 2030-2031.

April 23, 2024

Saint Katharine of Siena Parish School to Celebrate Feast Day of its Patron, Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Katharine of Siena Parish School (SKS) in Wayne (Delaware County) will celebrate the feast day of the school’s patron, Saint Catherine of Siena. Monday, April 29, 2024 8:15 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Students Treated to Water Ice) 2:15 p.m. Approximately (Prayer Service) Saint Katharine of Siena Parish School 116 […]

April 22, 2024

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community at Passover

Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend peaceful greetings as you celebrate the holy days of Passover. In a time of turmoil and violence throughout the world, Passover and its promise are more timely than ever. No oppression, in any form, can overcome […]

April 17, 2024

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Host STREAM Expo Showcasing Innovational Achievements in Catholic Schools from Preschool Through University Levels

Over 50 Archdiocesan preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, and secondary schools, as well as Catholic colleges and universities to participate. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) will host the 2024 STREAM Expo for preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities throughout the five-county region. […]

April 16, 2024

Saint John’s Hospice to Celebrate 60 Years of Serving Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness

Its 60th Anniversary Gala will take place at the American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia.

April 16, 2024

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel to Host Annual Keys and Sword Event

This annual initiative serves as the principal fundraising effort for the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel will celebrate its annual Keys and Sword […]

April 15, 2024

Catholic Charities Appeal Partners with Philadelphia Phillies for 11th Annual Catholic Charities Night

If 500 or more tickets are sold, an individual from Holy Innocents Out-of-School Time Program, a ministry of Catholic Social Services and a CCA beneficiary, will throw out the first pitch of the game.