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Advent Retreat Explores Blessed ‘Foolishness of Hope’ in God
At a day of reflection Nov. 30 at Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, Sister Linda Sariego explained God’s unconditional love through salvation history.
Martin Saints Classical High School Presents Advent Lessons and Carols
The school located in East Norriton, Montgomery County will host the Advent program featuring Scripture readings, music performed by the students, plus cookies and cocoa.
Sister-to-Sister Retreat Aims to Renew African Catholic Women
Women attending the Dec. 5-7 retreat, capped by Sunday Mass with Bishop Efren Esmilla, will enjoy the opportunity to step away from busy lives and explore their relationships with God and one another through their diverse African cultures.
Permanent Deacon Peter H. Burghart
Permanent Deacon Peter H. Burghart, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 77.
Two-Day Christmas Celebration at St. Mary of Providence Center Dec. 13-14
Experience 'Joy Around the World' at Saint Mary of Providence Center, with global Christmas décor, festive dinner, and Cookies with Santa.
St. Patrick Church to Hold Annual Christmas Bazaar Dec. 6
Celebrate the season at St. Patrick Church’s Christmas Bazaar Dec. 6 with auctions, crafts, caroling, and family fun supporting stained-glass restoration.
Our Lady of Fatima to Host Mass of Healing Dec. 5
Join the faithful at Our Lady of Fatima in Secane on Dec. 5 for a First Friday Healing Mass.
Singing Our Way Through Advent: Faith, Music, and Reflection in Northeast Philly
Experience the spirit of Advent through scripture, song, and sacred reflection at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center this December.
#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Celebrated in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
#iGiveCatholic is underway across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, with more than 100 parishes, schools, and ministries taking part. CatholicPhilly is among this year’s beneficiaries.
Hundreds Hear Cardinal Speak on ‘Crisis of Liturgy,’ Sacred Music
Cardinal Robert Sarah, a longtime Vatican official, told a filled St. Agatha-St. James Church Nov. 21 that some forms of sacred music are suitable for divine worship in the Mass, while other genres, however beloved, are not.