Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) is proud to announce that it will work with The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia (NSSRC) to build the Cascia Center on the corner of Broad and Ellsworth Streets in South Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) today announced it has awarded a $300,000 grant from its Great School Fund to Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia.

The new vehicle will bolster efforts to serve homeless men in the City of Philadelphia

All in grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend and participate in inspiring workshops, Eucharistic Adoration, and interactive exhibits.

Serving and promoting unity and cultural diversity in the Church

Sirviendo y promoviendo la unidad y la diversidad cultural en la Iglesia

In July 2014, Saint Gertrude Parish (West Conshohocken), Saint Mary Parish (Conshohocken), and Saints Cosmas and Damian Parish (Conshohocken) merged with Saint Matthew Parish (Conshohocken) as part of the Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative that has been ongoing in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. At that time, each parish merged at the location and retained the name of Saint Matthew Parish.

Exactly 12 years ago this month (February 25) Mel Gibson released The Passion of the Christ. Gibson set a new standard in religiously themed films by drawing together superior acting (Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci and talented unknowns), directing (Gibson himself) and other excellent production values, and combining them with a compelling story (Christ’s Passion) and ample financial resources.