Calendar of Events
Celebrate Life Banquet set for Feb. 27
The annual event of the Pennsylvanians for Human Life this year celebrates the organization's 50th anniversary and welcomes author and abortion survivor Claire Culwell.
Decline and change in archdiocese focus of talk
In her Feb. 20 lecture, Princeton University researcher Madeline Gambino will discuss how parish and school closures shape the institutional presence and demographic composition of the 21st century church.
Evil, sin and conscience focus of upcoming talks
Norbertine Father Joseph Serano will explore the themes on three Thursday evenings in February at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, with ample time for questions, comments and discussion.
Young women invited to Theology of the Body retreat
The St. Peter Respect Life Committee is sponsoring a retreat for girls in 7th, 8th and 9th grades Feb. 4-6 to discuss what it means to be a young, dynamic, Catholic woman in today’s world.
Workshop on spiritual direction coming Feb. 26
Spiritual directors will join Sister Barbara Springer, S.S.J. for a day-long session titled “Deepening Our Relationship with God through Spiritual Direction” at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia.
Father Tolton subject of one-man play at city churches
The drama "Tolton: From Slave to Priest" -- on the first Black Catholic priest in the U.S. -- will be performed Feb. 25 and 27 at St. Timothy's and at Our Mother of Consolation.
Ignatian spirituality group offered for women
Women searching for a deeper relationship with the Lord are invited to join a small faith-sharing group for 12 weeks based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, starting Jan. 27 at Sacred Heart Rectory, Clifton Heights.
Evangelization focus of pre-Lenten talk Feb. 20 at cathedral
“Hope from the Ashes: Preparing for Lenten Evangelization” will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, followed by Mass at 6:30 in the basilica.
Addictions Mass set for Feb. 12
All are invited to a Mass in support of those suffering from addiction on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Eleanor Church, Collegeville. The celebrant is Father Alessandro Giardini.
Are you called to be a deacon?
Catholic men, and their wives if married, with a deep spiritual life who are between the ages of 29 and 55 are invited to join an in-person panel of clergy for two sessions in February to discuss the permanent diaconate.