Calendar of Events
Blessing of the Animals set for Feast of St. Francis
Pets and their owners are invited to the Mary Garden at Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, Oct. 6 for a special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Braxton Animal Works will provide treats for pets.
“Communio” – In a Way, It’s About Everything
This presentation looks “from below” (God’s self-revelation) toward the Creator/Trinity, “from above” (Trinity reflected in nature), and looks to the implications of this Mystery in our lives.
Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
The Catholic Young Adults of Chester County will gather for Mass Wednesday evening, Aug. 15, at SS. Simon and Jude Church, West Chester, followed by a night out at a pizzeria.
Theology on Tap – Getting Acquainted With C.S. Lewis
Please join Metanoia Young Adults on August 21 for our monthly Theology on Tap! Our speaker will be Sister Sheila Galligan, IHM, and she will be speaking about famous Christian author and apologist, C.S. Lewis.
The Liturgy: Heaven Meets Earth with Father David Friel
The highest point of revelation is celebrated on the altar. In this session we reflect upon how it is we can describe the holy sacrifice of the Mass as where "heaven meets earth".
The Cardinals’ Forum
Join Archbishop Chaput, Dr. John Haas, Fr. Tom Dailey, and the seminary community for a lively discussion about the upcoming Synod of Bishops on "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment."
Friends of Walk for the Poor
Society of St. Vincent de Paul invites you to the 6th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Walk proceeds benefit our friends in need in Northeast Philadelphia Walk begins and ends at McBride Hall and includes a route of approximately 2 miles along Grant Avenue to and through Fluehr Park, or optional shorter course around parish campus.
Holy Martyrs hosts fall carnival with beer garden and ‘doggie bar’
The Oreland parish will close out summer and welcome autumn with a five-day celebration featuring rides, games, refreshments and a place for pets to relax.
Matt Maher headlines fifth annual AbbeyFest
The Sept. 15 celebration on the grounds of Daylesford Abbey will include Mass, performances by Christian music artists and an array of family-friendly activities.
Runners and walkers gather to outrace sickle cell disease
Sponsored by the Philadelphia chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and AFSCME District Council 33, the 5K walk and run on Sept. 22 in Fairmount Park will include music, entertainment and health information.