Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School in South Philadelphia will formally open and dedicate its new John M. Connolly Center for Business and Entrepreneurship with a ribbon cutting. Mr. John Connolly is a 1970 graduate of Bishop Neumann Catholic High School. The goal of the John M. Connolly Center for Business and […]

I was filled with great joy to learn that Pope Leo XIV appointed Most Reverend Mark A. Eckman as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. I have had the privilege of serving with him on the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference since his appointment in 2022 as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Bishop […]

This year’s theme is “Out of this World.”

Saint Cecilia Parish School, located in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia, will host its 43rd annual Walk-a-Thon to support its STREAM program. This year’s event will specifically benefit the Technology component of that program with the goal of raising $25,000 to purchase new Chromebooks for students. Over 500 students in Pre-K to 8th grade […]

My heart was burdened with great sorrow to learn of Wednesday night’s shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC that resulted in the senseless death of two young adults working for the Israeli Embassy. In the name of the clergy, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend prayerful […]

Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Archdiocesan high schools throughout the five county region. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 15 high schools are proud to announce their scheduled Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025. The schedule is listed below by high school in alphabetical order. Archbishop John Carroll High School Baccalaureate […]