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St. Peter Parish, West Brandywine, presents talk on adoption

Posted on February 11th, 2013

“Adoption – the Loving Choice” is the topic of a presentation Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Parish, 2835 Manor Road in West Brandywine, Chester County.
The presentation will be geared to couples with fertility issues, couples who are considering expanding their home to make room for a child who needs one, or [...]


St. Andrew Parish, Drexel Hill, to study Shroud of Turin with film, discussion

Posted on February 6th, 2013

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Drexel Hill will study the Shroud of Turin by viewing the slideshow presentation “Shroud Encounter” on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Msgr. McGettigan Hall at the parish, located at 3500 School Lane in Drexel Hill.
Russ Breault, an expert on the shroud who has appeared on several TV network programs on it, will [...]


Pancake breakfast at Holy Redeemer Sisters’ provincialate

Posted on February 4th, 2013

The Sisters of the Holy Redeemer will host a pancake breakfast Sunday, March 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their provincialate, 521 Moredon Road in Huntingdon Valley.
The breakfast will include raffles, craft tables and baked goods for sale.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, and may be purchased at the door.
For information [...]


St. Barbara Parish to hold Mardi Gras party

Posted on January 31st, 2013

A “Mardi Gras Cabaret” sponsored by the St. Barbara Social Trendsetters, Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary, #326, will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 in the St. Barbara Parish Hall, 54th St. and Lebanon Ave. in Philadelphia from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Tickets price is $15 and includes set-ups and beer. BYOB and BYOF. Come dressed for Mardi [...]


Blackthorn concert coming to benefit Archbishop Ryan H.S. students

Posted on January 23rd, 2013

The Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School will host a concert by Blackthorn performing Celtic music on Jan. 26, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the school in Northeast Philadelphia.
Tickets are $30 per person, including food, and may be purchased at the Ryan alumni group’s website or by calling 267-968-5074 or 215-824-1190.
The Friends of Archbishop Ryan [...]


Piano performance, master class coming to Immaculata

Posted on January 16th, 2013

Immaculata University, in conjunction with Jacobs Music, presents the inaugural “Steinway Spotlight Performance” featuring pianist Young-Ah Tak on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the Immaculata campus. 
Guests are also invited to Tak’s master class presentation and performance on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
Both events are free and open to [...]


Fatherhood group hosts bishop for Faith & Ale event

Posted on January 16th, 2013

The Father Leadership Initiative hosts Bishop Daniel Thomas as the guest speaker at Faith & Ale Night Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Great American Pub, 123 Fayette St., Conshohocken.
Bishop Thomas will present the theme, “You can be the man God intended you to be.”
FLI invites men to share a drink [...]


Same-sex attraction: Catholic teaching and ministry

Posted on January 10th, 2013

Although more people today know someone living with same-sex attraction, our idea of what the Church actually believes about it, and about them, is often confused by false assumptions and misunderstandings.
Learn about this topic in the presentation “Same-Sex Attraction: What Does the Catholic Church Teach and How Does It Minister to Those Affected?” to be [...]


St. Anselm Parish to hold 5K race benefiting youth ministries

Posted on January 9th, 2013

St. Anselm Parish in Northeast Philadelphia will host the inaugural “19154 5K Race” beginning and ending at the church on Saturday, Feb. 2.
The kids’ fun run begins at 9 a.m., 5K race at 9:15 and a one-mile walk also at 9:15.
The course will take runners through the Parkwood Manor neighborhood and Torrey Woods. Runners, walkers, [...]


Women’s health and family planning: A holistic approach

Posted on January 7th, 2013

Learn about a holistic approach to space or achieve pregnancy that is not only effective but good women’s preventative health care.
This free seminar will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7 at St. Peter Parish, 2835 Manor Road in West Brandywine, Chester County. The presenter will be Steven Bozza, director of the Office [...]


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  • By the laying on of hands and prayer, Archbishop Chaput ordains Sean English a deacon during his ordination.By the laying on of hands and prayer, Archbishop Chaput ordains Sean English a deacon during his ordination.
  • Christopher Moriconi prays as he is ordained a deacon by the laying of hands by Archbishop Chaput.Christopher Moriconi prays as he is ordained a deacon by the laying of hands by Archbishop Chaput.
  • Sean English kisses his stole before being vested with the dalmatic, a vestment worn by a deacon, by Deacon John Farrell.Sean English kisses his stole before being vested with the dalmatic, a vestment worn by a deacon, by Deacon John Farrell.
  • Archbishop Charles Chaput places the Book of the Gospels in the hands of Robert Gross and says, "receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach."Archbishop Charles Chaput places the Book of the Gospels in the hands of Robert Gross and says, "receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach."
  • Deacon Charles Ravert shares a kiss of peace with Archbishop Chaput during the ordination.Deacon Charles Ravert shares a kiss of peace with Archbishop Chaput during the ordination.
  • Newly ordained Deacon Robert Gross serves as Deacon of the Eucharist during his ordination Mass.Newly ordained Deacon Robert Gross serves as Deacon of the Eucharist during his ordination Mass.
  • Deacons Sean English, Christopher Moriconi and David Waters Jr. joyfully recess from Mass after their ordination.Deacons Sean English, Christopher Moriconi and David Waters Jr. joyfully recess from Mass after their ordination.
  • Newly ordained deacons (top, from left) Robert Gross, Charles Ravert,
(middle) Sean English, Jason Buck, David Waters Jr. and Christopher Moriconi pose with Bishop Timothy Senior, Archbishop Charles Chaput and Bishop Michael Fitzgerald.Newly ordained deacons (top, from left) Robert Gross, Charles Ravert, (middle) Sean English, Jason Buck, David Waters Jr. and Christopher Moriconi pose with Bishop Timothy Senior, Archbishop Charles Chaput and Bishop Michael Fitzgerald.
  • Bishop Timothy Senior, rector of St. Charles Seminary, presents Sean English, Jason Buck, Christopher Moriconi, Robert Gross, David Waters Jr. and Charles Ravert to Archbishop Charles Chaput.Bishop Timothy Senior, rector of St. Charles Seminary, presents Sean English, Jason Buck, Christopher Moriconi, Robert Gross, David Waters Jr. and Charles Ravert to Archbishop Charles Chaput.
  • Jason Buck promises obedience to Archbishop Chaput and his successors at the diaconate ordination on May 11.Jason Buck promises obedience to Archbishop Chaput and his successors at the diaconate ordination on May 11.
  • Robert Gross and David Waters Jr. lay prostrate in prayer during their ordination.Robert Gross and David Waters Jr. lay prostrate in prayer during their ordination.
  • During ordination the six men lay prostrate during the litany of saints.During ordination the six men lay prostrate during the litany of saints.
  • Archbishop Charles Chaput offers a kiss of peace to the newly ordained deacon, David Waters Jr.Archbishop Charles Chaput offers a kiss of peace to the newly ordained deacon, David Waters Jr.

Six men ordained transitional deacons

Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained six new transitional deacons on Saturday, May 11 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. The deacons will serve in a parish during the next year prior to their expected ordination as priests in May 2014.

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