Serra Club of Philadelphia
...a Vocations Exhibit at various elementary school, talks with middle school students featuring those engaged in missionary and educational work, and retreats for high school students. Serrans have hosted luncheons for newly ordained priests through their Ordinati Luncheon and honored altar servers for their service. One of the biggest ventures
Education
...ng a contemporary anti-smoking slogan, McGovern shows that Catholic school students are left on the hook for the cost of their education. Knudsen, “Washington Mirage?” September 14, 1972 The promise of tax credits from politicians never seem to materialize while Catholic parents are struggling under the weight of taxes and
Day of Great Joy: Sisters of St. Joseph in Philadelphia
...of Wissahickon.[7] A few months after arriving, the academy opened with 20 students who also lived in the mansion. As the school grew, a separate building would be constructed in 1875 and by 1883 there were 75 students with the farthest coming from Texas.[8] In 1924, they received their charter
Marian Year
...nts, the Marian year also featured numerous small events and celebrations. Archbishop O’Hara proclaimed that those who went on pilgrimages to the various churches named in honor of Mary on her various feast days would receive an indulgence. Halvey captured one such pilgrimage by students from Immaculata College. The students