The Church in Pennsylvania

Sister Marguerite Mary McAveney, IHM died at 95. She served 76 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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The Diocese of Greensburg held its 57th Annual Red Mass. The event is a tradition in the diocese.

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Joey Crawford, a Catholic native of Havertown, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He refereed NBA games for nearly 40 years. Crawford began officiating CYO contests.

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The Diocese of Greensburg hosts an event called Know Him: Through His Mother’s Eyes. The event is listed on the diocese’s website.

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Father Rich Tomkosky writes on dealing with the cross in life. He references Sacred Scripture. The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown publishes the piece.

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Catholic Charities Family Service Centers hosted back-to-school events in Philadelphia, providing hundreds of students with backpacks, school supplies, food, and other essentials. The events also offered information about community services. Families received books and personal care items.

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Six professors from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary examined AI in light of Pope Leo’s encyclical. They unpacked one chapter of “Magnifica Humanitas” to ask critical societal questions.

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The Diocese of Greensburg has posted a registration form for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. The program is for the 2026-2027 year.

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The Diocese of Greensburg opens registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 2026-2027 in the Greater Latrobe Region. The program is for children. Registration is now open.

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Msgr. Joseph Prior writes on the path of life and the path of death in this Sunday's Gospel. The path of life includes sacrifice and death for the disciples of Jesus but also leads to eternal life with Him. Msgr. Prior reflects on the choice between the two paths.

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Father Timothy Tarnacki is leaving Philadelphia after 10 years of ministry. He will take on a new assignment in Florida. He reflects on his experiences in Philadelphia.

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Father Timothy Tarnacki gave a talk at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. He is leaving for a new assignment with the Pauline Fathers. The event was part of the Theology on Fire series.

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Archbishop Pérez announces clergy appointments effective Sept. 1. The appointments include a new parochial vicar assignment and school ministry roles at four Catholic high schools.

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Bishop McCort Catholic High School students, faculty and volunteers will display teal ribbons in September. This is the 13th year of the event. The event is organized by the school.

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Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be in the Philadelphia Region Sept. 12-15. Pilgrims can venerate them at the Cathedral Basilica and St. Denis Parish.

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