Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Relocate from Headquarters After More Than 50 Years
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be moving from its headquarters of more than a half-century early next year, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives $1.5 Million Gift, Its Largest Ever
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has received its largest philanthropic gift ever with a $1.5 million donation from the Walter R. Garrison Foundation,…
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St. Hedwig Church in Chester Will No Longer Be a Catholic Church
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has declared that St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be used as a Catholic church, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY.…
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Former St. Gabriel’s Hall Site in Lower Providence Sells for $14.5M
A landmark Montgomery County property has changed hands, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 60-acre campus once home to St. Gabriel’s Hall…
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This 100-Year-Old Philadelphia Priest Has Served Communities for 75 Years and Isn’t Slowing Down Yet
This year, Rev. James Kelly celebrated both his 100th birthday and the 75th anniversary in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes CBS News Philadelphia. Over the…
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Hallahan High School’s Former Center City Campus Sells For $15M, Belmont Charter Plans Move
The former campus of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School in Center City has been sold to an entity tied to the chairman of…
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Local Developer Proposes New 160-Unit Apartment Complex in Southwest Philadelphia
West Philadelphia developer Haverford Square Properties has presented a proposal for a new 160-unit apartment complex in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia…
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Fort Washington Developer Purchases 61-Acre Newtown Site for $6.98M to Build 45 Single-Family Homes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has paid $6.98 million for a 61-acre Newtown site where it plans to build 45 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Philadelphia Attorney Honored with Prestigious Magis Award for Service to Local Community
Dilworth Paxson LLP’s Chairman, Lawrence G. McMichael, has been celebrated with the Magis Award for his dedication to serving the Philadelphia community. The award, presented…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It…
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Brookhaven’s Family Hope Center Shelter Can Stay Where It Is
Brookhaven Borough Council has decided that the Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center doesn’t have to move, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Center is one…
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Kennedy-Kenrick High School Demolished to Make Room for New Homes
The former Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown is being demolished to make way for a 325-unit multifamily residential complex, reports Rachel Ravina for The…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Five New Board Members Bring Unique Experiences, Expertise
The Gwynedd Mercy University Board of Trustees has announced five new members — Dr. Jie Du, Melissa Fitzpatrick, Christopher Pacheco, Dennis Pfleiger Jr., and Sister…
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the…
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Once a History Major, Glenside Native Realizes Priesthood Is Right Vocation for Him
Transitional Deacon Brendan Zehner, a Glenside native and a parishioner at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, did not even consider becoming a priest until his…
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Has Its First Bishop of Filipino Descent
Efren Esmilla is the first bishop of Filipino descent in the 216-year history of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes Denise Nakano for KYW Newsradio. It’s…
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Philadelphia Photographer Robert S. Halvey Documents 60 Years of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia
For nearly six decades, Robert S. Halvey has used his tremendous photography to document the history of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, writes Elena Perri…
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A West Philadelphia Apartment Building is Inspired By Dick Clark
The building near West Catholic Prep High School is named in honor of an iconic American host, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. What was…
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