Check out CatholicPhilly’s guide to see what events are happening throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia this week! Stay in the loop by visiting our Calendar of Events, which features additional events in and around the Archdiocese.
Mon., Jan. 29
Annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will present its 11th annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture featuring Sister Nancy Usselman, FSP, Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles, CA. Sister Nancy will speak about “Communicating Christ’s Presence in a Digital World.”
Monday, January 29, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Vianney Auditorium, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
100 East Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Wed., Jan. 31
Villanova’s Fireside Conversation Exploring Climate Anxiety Through the Lens of Laudate Deum
Villanova’s Office for Sustainability in Mission and Ministry in collaboration with Merrimack College will hold a Fireside Conversation on Exploring Climate Anxiety Through the Lens of Laudate Deum.
The Holy See’s Laudate Deum served as an urgent call to tackle the climate crisis, highlighting its severity, depth, and the need for immediate and bold action to care for our common home. The Pope’s message underscores the timely and intrinsic link between the Catholic faith and the moral imperative to protect the planet and all people and creatures today and tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Villanova Room, Connelly Center
800 East Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Saint Jude’s Arm on U.S. Tour of Hope: Visit to Saints Simon and Jude Church
The U.S. Tour of Hope, featuring a unique first-class relic of Saint Jude Thaddeus – patron saint of lost causes and desperate situations – will visit Saints Simon and Jude Church.
The tour started in Sept. 2023 and concludes in May 2024. Making stops in 100 cities, its mission is to bring comfort and hope to those in need.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
1:00 p.m. Veneration
7:00 p.m. Mass
Saints Simon and Jude Church
8 Cavanaugh Court
West Chester, PA 19382
Fri., Feb. 2
Saint Jude’s Arm on U.S. Tour of Hope: Visit to Saint Jude Church and Shrine
The U.S. Tour of Hope, featuring a unique first-class relic of Saint Jude Thaddeus – patron saint of lost causes and desperate situations – will visit Saint Jude Church and Shrine.
The tour started in Sept. 2023 and concludes in May 2024. Making stops in 100 cities, its mission is to bring comfort and hope to those in need.
Friday, February 2, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Saint Jude Church and Shrine
321 West Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA 18914
Candlemas: Flame of Love Feast Day Celebration
All are invited to Saint Anastasia Church to join devotees joyfully on their Feast Day, shared with the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord to pray the rosary and ask for the grace of the Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who is Jesus Himself.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the St. Michael Chaplet and the Flame of Love Rosary, followed by the keynote speaker, Dr. Antone Raymundo, National Spokesman, at 6:30 pm. The event will end with a Procession, Blessing of Candles, and Holy Mass at 7:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Michael Davis. The Mass will also be livestreamed.
Friday, February 2, 2024
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Mass
Saint Anastasia Church
3301 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Sat., Feb. 3
Workshop: Supporting Those with Mental Health Struggles
‘Supporting Those with Mental Health Struggles’ will provide parish leaders, as well as family members and friends, practical tools to help support others with mental health. Topics will explore the meaning of mental health and how to walk alongside someone in a way that is sustainable and resourceful.
Saturday, February 3, 2024
9:15 a.m.
St. Cecilia Parish
535 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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