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North Catholic 100th Mass - Homily by Fr. Bill Gore, OSFS
We are here to celebrate a100-year anniversary of a building. But not really the building, but what happened in this building. In 1926, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales came to Philadelphia to found Northeast Catholic High School for Boys, and for 84 years that institution, our high school, hallowed these halls.
The Living Stones of North Catholic
As nearly 300 alumni and friends gathered to celebrate 100 years of Northeast Catholic High School, we were reminded that a school is more than its building, it is the lives of those shaped within its walls. How does the legacy of “North” remind us that God builds His Church not with bricks and mortar, but with living stones...
A Personal Reflection on the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
In 1926, the Oblates arrived in Philadelphia to found Northeast Catholic High School, beginning a century-long legacy of education and service. One educator reflects on how their Salesian spirit shaped his life, faith, and career...
Charism Shared and Cherished
“Live Jesus” is a greeting among Salesians that resonates with “Go Birds” for Philadelphia Eagles fans. Schools, institutions, associations, etc., can come and go, but charism, such as the Salesian/Oblate charism, lasts forever. How does it connect us all as a Salesian family and create an instant bond when discovered?...