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It’s a wrap: High schoolers give 500 kids something to tear into at Christmas
Some 400 students from 11 Catholic high schools wrapped presents Dec. 13 at Cardinal O'Hara High School for about 500 children who attended the 61st annual Archbishop's Christmas Party for Children held this week in Philadelphia.
Little angels tell Christmas story in Collegeville
The young students in second, third and fourth grades of Holy Cross Regional School presented the annual Christmas show for a capacity audience on Monday, Dec. 12 in St. Eleanor Church.
Archbishop celebrates Mass at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
Prisoners, some of whom had never seen a Catholic Mass and others who met Pope Francis when he visited last year, heard a message of hope and consolation from Archbishop Charles Chaput this week.
Blessing of Nativity scene marks 20th year in Philadelphia
For the first time, the blessing took place not at LOVE Park near City Hall but on the corner of 18th and Race Streets at the foot of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The blessing featured Catholic students singing carols.
Across the Aisles: St. John the Baptist Church, Bridgeport
See scenes from the Mass in the Anglican tradition celebrated by Father David Ousley on Sunday, Dec. 11 for his parishioners who, like him, are former Episcopalians. They are Catholic but retain their own Anglican traditions and liturgy.
Our Lady of Guadalupe feast celebrated in Philadelphia
Faithful from across Philadelphia walked from their home parishes on Sunday night, Dec. 11 to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for a Mass in anticipation of the Dec. 12 feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
St. Charles Seminary hosts Christmas concert
Hundreds of Catholic faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia explored St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for its annual open house Sunday, Dec. 4 followed by an evening Christmas concert of sacred and seasonal music by the seminary choir.
The Prep edges North Penn in state football playoff
The Hawks of St. Joseph's Prep pulled away with the lead late in the fourth quarter of the PIAA Class 6A semifinal with a 35-25 victory over the Knights of North Penn.
Casual setting offers place to listen, talk with the archbishop
Catholic young adults met to spend time together with Archbishop Charles Chaput during a Theology on Tap event in Lansdale Nov. 29.
Stand Up for Life Dinner draws 1,300 pro-lifers to city
The annual fundraising dinner for the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia brought out many Catholics of the Philadelphia region on Sunday, Nov. 20 to the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.