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HomeSt. Joseph’s University

St. Joseph’s University

Crime

South Philadelphia: Historian Explores Her Sicilian Roots

August 16, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

Celeste Morello is known throughout Philadelphia as an authority on the history of the mafia in the area and has earned advanced degrees in criminology and history from St. Joseph’s University and Villanova University, respectively.

Economy

Overbrook: Pope Francis Makes a Surprise Visit to Saint Joseph’s University

September 28, 2015 pnadmin

Students at Saint Joseph’s University were hoping at best to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis as his motorcade traveled down City Avenue. Many students were planning to gather together to watch the festivities on television.

Debbie Toney
Education

Wynnefield: Campus Ministry Students Give Back Beyond St. Joe’s

March 4, 2013

[vimeo 60860535] Offering its students opportunities to serve others is a key component of education at  St. Joseph’s University, located on City Line Avenue at 56th Street in Wynnefield. One organization at St. Joe’s that offers students

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