Local News
All is Calm with Sensory-Friendly Mass this Christmas Eve
An evening Mass Dec. 24 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Doylestown will serve individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through a quieter, less stimulating liturgy.
Simplicity, Beauty Mark Warminster Parish’s Drive-Thru Living Nativity
The aptly named Nativity of Our Lord Parish will host its annual tradition – expanded this year to make it “a little more magnificent” -- on Saturday night, Dec. 21.
Local Catholic Family Offers Free Christmas Shopping for Those in Need
Holiday Hope Chest, begun by the Knecht family of St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, continues a 21-year tradition to collect much-needed toys and other items, and invite families to select their own Christmas gifts.
Photo features
69th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party
Catholic Social Services hosted its 69th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party Dec. 18 for more than 500 children and youth.
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Community Celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Archbishop Pérez joined faithful from Our Lady of the Rosary in Coatesville for Mass and a reenactment in honor of the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Sports
Proving Naysayers Wrong, Friars Capture State Football Title
Bonner-Prendergast made a statement – despite the doubtful posts of social media wags – with its 40-14 rout of Lampeter-Strasburg for the PIAA Class 4A championship, and gaining a new trophy for the school’s case.
St. Joe’s Prep Ends Opponent’s Day Early With 35-6 State Title Romp
With typical dominance, the Hawks dispatched Pittsburgh Central Catholic in the PIAA Class 6A championship – their third straight state crown and ninth in the past 12 years.
Video Features
Advent Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week Four
Deacon Franz Fruehwald offers the faithful a reflection for the final week of Advent.
Calendar of Events
Annual Midnight Mass at Cathedral Set for Jan. 1
Welcome the New Year at the Cathedral’s annual Midnight Mass Jan. 1.
St. Jude Parish and Shrine to Host Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 22
The Bucks County parish will host the Festival of Lessons and Carols service on Dec. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Hispanic Catholics
La Voz de Dios Dec. 15, 2024
En este episodio especial de La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, damos inicio al programa con Joe Donahue, miembro de la junta directiva de la Campaña Anual de Caridades Católicas, para hablar sobre la importancia de dar.
USCCB
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Powerful Reminder That We Are All Called to Be One in Christ Jesus
Pope Francis
Jesus is the Path and Destination for Jubilee Pilgrims, Pope Says
Pope Francis called on Catholics to focus their Holy Year 2025 pilgrimages on Jesus Christ, who is both the path and destination for Christian hope.
Iraqi Police Intercepted Terrorists Planning to Assassinate Him, Pope Says
On Pope Francis' 88th birthday, two major newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean published two different excerpts from his new book on hope.