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September 10, 2021

Haitian Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Drive-by Collection for Haiti Relief Efforts

Nearly a month after Haiti’s August 14th earthquake, The Haitian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in coordination with the Office for Migrants and Refugees and Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will be collecting donations for a shipping container being sent to Haiti at the end of October

September 10, 2021

Saint Laurence Parish School to Receive $50,000 from Alumni to Support Tuition Assistance

The students, faculty, and staff of Saint Laurence Parish School in Upper Darby (Delaware County) will join Sister Regina Matulka, I.H.M., the school’s principal, and Father Thomas Whittingham, the pastor of Saint Laurence Parish, for a special check presentation from Mr. William Mullin a member of the class of 1982. Mr. Mullin and his wife, […]

September 10, 2021

USCCB: USCCB President on the Twentieth Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement on the eve of the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

September 10, 2021

Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Con Motivo Del 20 Aniversario De Los Atentados Terroristas Del 11 De Septiembre

«Hace veinte años, vimos con asombro e incredulidad cómo los eventos en la ciudad de Nueva York, Washington D.C. y el oeste de Pensilvania se desarrollaban ante nuestros ojos. Aunque han pasado dos décadas, nuestros corazones todavía duelen de tristeza. Esos actos malvados e inimaginables extinguieron miles de vidas inocentes. No podemos ni debemos olvidar […]

September 10, 2021

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks

“Twenty years ago, we watched in shock and disbelief as the events in New York City, Washington D.C., and western Pennsylvania unfolded before our eyes. Although two decades have passed, our hearts still ache with sadness. Those evil and unimaginable acts extinguished thousands of innocent lives. We cannot and should not ever forget the magnitude […]

September 9, 2021

Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

Archdiocese of Philadelphia parish and regional elementary schools and secondary schools throughout the five-county region will commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 with several commemorations planned for Friday, September 10, 2021 and Saturday, September 11, 2021. Friday, September 10, 2021 Delaware County Cardinal O’Hara High School; 1701 South Sproul Road; Springfield, PA 19064 […]

September 9, 2021

USCCB: USCCB Releases Updated Edition of National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released the second edition of the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States. First promulgated in November 2004, the directory outlines the guidelines and directives to be used by dioceses in preparing or updating a diaconate program and formulating policies for the ministry and life of deacons.

September 9, 2021

Saints Simon and Jude Parish Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Mass “Under The Tent”

Saints Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester (Chester County) invites its parishioners and all people of good will to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding.

September 9, 2021

USCCB: President of U.S. Bishops Conference Announces Emergency Collection for Natural Disasters in Wake of Hurricane Ida

WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has sent a letter to all U.S. bishops asking them to consider taking up a voluntary special collection in their dioceses for the Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund.

September 8, 2021

CONWELL-EGAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP

Today, officials from Conwell-Egan Catholic High School (CEC) and Immaculata University joined to sign an official agreement that entered both schools into a collaborative educational partnership that offers dual enrollment courses and an Academic and Career Academy for CEC students.