North Catholic’s 100th Anniversary
Celebrating 100 years of Oblate Ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Upcoming Events
*POSTPONED - Alumni Association Golf Outing North Hills Country Club
Due to a forecast of rain for most of Tuesday, it has been decided to postpone the Golf Outting until Thursday, October 15. If you have questions, please contact the alumni office at 215-543-1051 or necathalum@aol.com
This golf classic is the single largest fundraiser for the Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund. 100% of the proceeds from the golf classic is directed to the scholarship fund. Details here.
October 3, 2026: Homecoming / All Years Reunion
Canstatter's in Northeast Philadelphia (9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA).
Outdoor event from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. This will allow any/all Falcon alumni, as well as family and friends, to join us as we celebrate 100th years of North Catholic brotherhood.
Purchase Tickets HERE
November 1, 2026: Sunday Mass at NECHS Building - 12 Noon
Oblate Provincial Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS ’87, will be joined by Priest Graduates in the celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints Mass, in dedication to all of our deceased alumni.
Graduates and their families are welcome. The Mass satisfies the normal Sunday obligation.
Mass will be held at the old Northeast Catholic High School building at 1842 Torresdale Ave. Tours of the building will be available before Mass (10:30 AM to 12 Noon) and after Mass (1:00 PM to 2:30 PM).
Starting at 1:00 PM, light refreshments will be available in the Senior Students’ Cafeteria in The Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Activity Center, the site of the former Northeast Catholic Oblate Faculty House.
No advance registration is required.
November 8, 2026: Gathering of Alumni, Faculty and Friends - Afternoon
The final event of the 100 Years Celebration!
This event will be an informal gathering on Sunday, November 8, 2026. It will be held at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 at 11630 Caroline Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
In addition to North Catholic comradery, Hors d'oeuvres and libations will be served throughout the afternoon.
We will provide details once they are finalized.
Please contact Alumni Association office for more details. Phone at 215-543-1051 or fill out contact form.
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day Mass
St. Dominic’s Church
8504 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PAWe will provide details once they are finalized.
Show your Falcon pride! Order your new North Merchandise today!
Past Events
100 Years Since the Doors Opened
Alumni gathered on the steps of North Catholic on September 8, 2026 to celebrate 100 years since the school's first opening day. Thank you, Kerri Corrado, of CBS News Philadelphia, for covering the event! Read full story here.
Norphans Summer Reunion
The Norphans held their 15th annual Summer Reunion at Keenan's, in North Wildwood on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This was a full weekend of events, beginning with the celebrity bartender event on Friday, the main event on Saturday, and the annual Mass on the Beach on Sunday morning.
The North Catholic Committee is busy planning an amazing year!
Oblate Ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Today
Resurrection of Our Lord
Our Mother of Consolation Parish
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Beyond the Apostolates: Oblates Are Active Across the Diocese!
Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS is the John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics & Social Communications at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Fr. Joe Campallone, OSFS, celebrating Mass with the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #39.
Fr. James Dalton, OSFS, ministers at St. John Neumann Goretti High School.
The Oblates are an endorser of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School. Here, Fr. Bob Mancini, OSFS, concelebrated Mass with Augustinian and Jesuit priests, with Archbishop Nelson Perez as the main celebrant.
