Calendar of Events
Requiem Mass for girl who met Pope Francis
On August 22, Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland will remember Philomena Stendardo, the Philadelphia girl whose battle with brain cancer inspired a social media campaign for prayer and led to a visit with Pope Francis.
Catholic grandparents group plans conference in August
The Philadelphia Catholic Grandparents Association will sponsor a day-long conference Aug. 26 at St. Charles Seminary, with a focus of learning, sharing, prayer and support for grandparents.
Priestly vocations and formation topic of Cardinal’s Forum
Archbishop Chaput and two professors in moral theology and communications will discuss the formation of today's priests in the annual forum Aug. 28 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Blood drive coming to St. Joseph Parish
The Collingdale, Delaware County parish will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Sept. 7. Donors in September may receive a coupon for a free haircut.
Delaware County Pregnancy Center Walk for Life
The two-mile walk through Ridley Creek State Park will be followed by food, music and festivities.
Feast of Our Lady of Good Health Vailankanni at Miraculous Medal Shrine
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal will host the annual celebration, which honors an image of the Blessed Mother from Vailankanni, India -- often referred to as the "Lourdes of the East."
Join video stream of State of Vocations Address on Facebook
Learn how you and your parish, school, family and community can help create a culture of vocations in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by watching the Facebook Live event on Tuesday, Aug. 22.
The 116th Annual Knights of Columbus Dinner and Dance
During its annual fundraiser, the Philadelphia chapter will honor Msgr. Walter Rossi and Dr. Monique Ruberu.
Solemn Choral Mass for the Feast of St. John Henry Newman
The prominent theologian and writer, who inspired the founding of Newman Centers on college campuses, will be honored at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bridgeport.
Traditional Latin Mass Society honors St. Michael the Archangel
A solemn Mass in extraordinary form will be celebrated as part of the feast, which also coincides with the annual conference of the Society for Catholic Liturgy.