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Genesis program opens new spiritual paths to Archbishop Carroll students
A weekly gathering at the Delco high school strengthens teens' ties to God and to each other through eucharistic adoration, prayer and faith-sharing.
Angel inspires hope and healing at South Philly parish
A damaged statue of St. Gabriel has become a parable in plaster, signaling healing for a church wounded by the ongoing clerical abuse scandal.
Sisters of the Redeemer give thanks for blessed founder
A Mass of thanksgiving was celebrated Sept. 23 at St. Albert the Great Church, Huntingdon Valley, in honor of Mother Alphonse Maria Eppinger, who was beatified by Pope Francis this month.
Across the Aisles: St. Matthew School, Philadelphia
Students of St. Matthew School in Northeast Philadelphia celebrated the feast day of their parish's patron saint Sept. 21 with a liturgy for all students and parishioners, celebrated by their pastor, Father Patrick Welsh.
It’s faith al fresco at AbbeyFest
Thousands of teens, young adults and people of all ages came out to Daylesford Abbey in Paoli Sept. 22 for the fifth annual festival of Christian music and celebration of Catholic faith.
Across the Aisles: Assumption B.V.M., West Grove
Members of the southern Chester County parish didn't let rain dampen their spirits as they moved their Donor and Volunteer picnic inside to the school gym for fun, friendship and food Sept. 9.
Religious celebrate life of faithfulness, through the years
Sixty-four religious sisters, brothers and priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their profession into consecrated life celebrated in prayer and community at the Jubilarian Mass Sept. 9.
Smiles in the sun at St. Thomas More’s annual family picnic
Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Pottstown parish gathered for a Sept. 16 cookout at Warwick Park.
Across the Aisles: Indian Catholic Heritage Day
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church in Northeast Philadelphia hosted the annual Mass and cultural celebration for Indian Catholics in the Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara, Knanaya rites, along with Roman Catholics, Sept. 14.
Catholic schools kick off year in high spirits
More than 300 students representing Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered for a pep rally Sept. 7 at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann in Philadelphia.