Calendar of Events
Men, women and freedom is topic of lecture at seminary
Professor David L. Schindler will speak on "Theology of the Body, the Gender Distinction and Religious Freedom" in the last installment of the year for the Archbishop's Lecture Series on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Yardley parish to host Boys Choir concert
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 999 Reading Avenue in Yardley.
‘Waiting with Mary’ is theme of Advent talk for women
St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square is hosting an event for women titled “Advent by Candlelight” on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
Vigil remembers Sandy Hook shooting victims
All are welcome to join the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in a Candle Light Prayer Vigil on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m. to honor the victims of gun violence and to stand together in friendship, community, prayer and hope for a better world.
Support meeting slated for care givers of the mentally ill
St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in West Philadelphia will host a support group meeting of the National Alliance for Mental Illness on Saturday, Dec. 20.
St. Philip Neri Parish to enact Advent play
The Pennsburg, Montgomery County, parish will present "The 3 1/2 Stories of Christmas" stage production with veteran professional actor Frank Runyeon on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.
Live Nativity in Ambler
St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Ambler will host a Live Nativity reenactment with teams of volunteer actors and live animals on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Parish craft fair and Christmas bazaars
St. David’s in Willow Grove, St. Ignatius in West Philadelphia and Sacred Heart in Clifton Heights all are hosting events in early December.
Christmas concert
The Immaculata Symphony and Immaculata University Chorale presents the annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 7 on the university’s campus.
Young adult programs
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia will host two programs for young adults in December.