Fifth Annual Papal Colloquium

World renowned speaker and survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Immaculee Ilibagiza, speaks at the 5th Annual Papal Colloquium entitled "The Dignity of a Person.

Mayor Nutter Makes Personal Visit to John W. Hallahan

As Catholic schools throughout the diocese celebrate Catholic Schools Week, only one Catholic school, John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School, had the distinguished honor of having Mayor Michael Nutter make a personal visit. Why the mayor and why Hallahan? The answer is very intriguing.

Holy Child Catholic School Welcomed Operation Bedding

On November 9, Holy Child Catholic School welcomed Mrs. Mary Conboy, the founder of the Adam Conboy Memorial Fund and Operation Bedding. Mrs. Conboy spoke to the students about the great sacrifices being made by the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ways in which the students can help support…

First Freshman Class Tours New Pope John Paul II High School

On November 19, 330 students interested in being part of the first freshman class of Pope John Paul II High School saw their new school for the first time during Eighth Grade Visitation Day.

St. Andrew Parish School Blessed and Dedicated its New State-of-the-Art Computer Lab

On November 4, St. Andrew Parish School blessed and dedicated its new state-of-the-art computer lab. Monsignor Albin Grous, Pastor at St. Andrew, along with Ms. Helen McLean, Principal at St. Andrew Parish School blessed the new lab.

Teacher Spotlights

What's the Value of a Catholic Education?

Choosing a Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia means never having to choose between your children’s academic enrichment and their moral and spiritual development.

Our Catholic high schools and elementary schools are part of a centuries-long tradition of academic excellence that continues to grow stronger with each passing year. In the latest round of TerraNova testing, our students' test scores were well above the national TerraNova average in all content areas.

Most importantly, in our Catholic schools, students receive this superior academic foundation in safe surroundings where qualified, dedicated teachers also instill moral and spiritual values like compassion, respect for life, and a close relationship with Christ.

That’s the true value of a Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Your children are worth it.