Calendar of Events
Lenten Bible Study: What do Jesus’ Parables ask of us?
Jesus taught in parables as a way of catching his hearers off guard and surprising them with the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. In this Bible Study, we will discover how saints and scholars have understood the parables, and allow Jesus' words to challenge us in new ways.
IHM Sisters’ Night
Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to spend an evening of prayer, pizza, and St. Paddy's Day fun with the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters, novices, and postulants
St. William monthly concert series continues with Constantia
The choral group, based at Holy Angels Parish, will present a program of sacred and secular works at a free performance on Feb. 18 at St. William's, Northeast Philadelphia.
St. Francis Xavier Parish hosts St. Patrick’s Day event
Come all ye lads and lassies to the parish's annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Dance Saturday night, March 3.
Old St. Joseph’s hosts Lenten choral Vespers service
Old St. Joseph's, the oldest Catholic Church in Philadelphia founded in 1733 by the Jesuits, offers a solemn prayer service Feb. 25 including readings and choral accompaniment by a schola and choir.
Mass for those suffering with addictions offered in April
All are invited to the addictions Mass to be celebrated by Father Tadeusz Gorka, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Royersford, at the church on Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m.
Book signing set for release of Philadelphia-based novel
The author of "Spirit of Philadelphia: A 100th Anniversary of WWI Story" will sign books at a Barnes & Noble book store in Willow Grove on Saturday, Feb. 24.
Celebrate feast day of St. Katharine Drexel
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will host a Saturday evening Mass, preceded by confessions, on March 3 beginning at 4:15 p.m.
Gospel choirs from tri-state area unite for concert
The Feb. 11 performance, hosted by Rutgers University, is an artistic collaboration between three area dioceses.
Retreat for young women hosted by IHM sisters
Young women ages 18-35 are invited to a discernment retreat Feb. 16-18 which focuses on the IHM charism and the importance of listening to God's call and discovering the ways God speaks to us.