Calendar of Events
Marriage Encounter retreat for couples slated for autumn
An Oblate priest will direct a weekend retreat using the dialogue and sharing techniques of Worldwide Marriage Encounter, plus quiet reflection and prayer to provide a time of spiritual renewal for a couple.
Parishes invited to reflect on papal document on the environment
Sister Mary Elizabeth Clark, a Sister of St. Joseph and director of the Earth Center in Germantown, asks parishes to share what they are doing to care for the environment and to talk about Pope Francis' encyclical.
Seminary’s lay graduates invited to day of recollection
The Alumni Association of the School of Theological Studies (formerly the Religious Studies Division) at St. Charles Seminary is hosting a reflection, Mass and barbecue for graduates on June 26.
Pat Ciarrocchi to receive honor at Cardinal Foley Symposium
The longtime TV broadcaster will receive the Foley Award in Communications May 26. A panel discussion on World Communications Day precedes the award luncheon and is open to the public.
St. Margaret School, Narberth, to toast two longtime teachers
Second grade teacher Dolores Lopresti has taught for 40 years at the regional school and first grade teacher Jane Krause has devoted 35 of her 40 years in education there. They will be honored May 20.
Collingdale parish hosting carnival
St. Joseph's in the Delaware County borough will offer rides, food and entertainment at its parish carnival June 1-4.
St. Hubert’s HS alumnae to host riverside event
Bambies by the River will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Maggie's Waterfront Cafe in Philadelphia. All Bambies and friends ages 21 and over are welcome.
Culture Project to host event at St. Charles Seminary
The second annual Mass and Brunch on Saturday, April 30 will celebrate the organization’s mission of life, love, virtue and cultural restoration.
Alumni of church orphanges to host memorial Mass
The Friends of St. Francis, an alumni group of the former St. Francis Vocational School, will sponsor a Mass for deceased residents of the former Catholic child care institutions of the archdiocese.
St. Michael’s hosts outdoor mission series
St. Michael Parish in North Philadelphia is holding its second annual Great Mission on five consecutive Sundays in the Easter season through mid-May in Norris Square Park, six blocks from the church.