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Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass celebrates rich diversity
Hundreds of area Latino Catholics attended the Oct. 6 Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Church in North Philadelphia, which was preceded by a formation retreat and a session on liturgical music.
Prepping for parenthood, thanks to parish and Catholic Social Services
More than 300 attended an Oct. 13 community baby shower at St. Raymond of Penafort Parish, as part of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services' ongoing outreach to thousands of expectant mothers in the Philadelphia area.
Catholic Tent Revival draws thousands for prayer, togetherness
Malvern Retreat House held its first-ever outdoor revival Sunday, Oct. 7 as some 2,000 people enjoyed thoughtful talks, Mass and rosary, and music on an eight-acre swath of the grounds.
Across the Aisles: St. Agnes Church, West Chester
At 225 years old, St. Agnes is one of the oldest parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Clergy and faithful of the parish welcomed Archbishop Charles Chaput on Sept. 30 for a festive anniversary Mass.
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.