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Religious celebrate life of faithfulness, through the years
Sixty-four religious sisters, brothers and priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their profession into consecrated life celebrated in prayer and community at the Jubilarian Mass Sept. 9.
Smiles in the sun at St. Thomas More’s annual family picnic
Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Pottstown parish gathered for a Sept. 16 cookout at Warwick Park.
Across the Aisles: Indian Catholic Heritage Day
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church in Northeast Philadelphia hosted the annual Mass and cultural celebration for Indian Catholics in the Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara, Knanaya rites, along with Roman Catholics, Sept. 14.
Catholic schools kick off year in high spirits
More than 300 students representing Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered for a pep rally Sept. 7 at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann in Philadelphia.
Across the Aisles: Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media
The Delaware County parish celebrated 150 years with a Mass Sept. 8. About 5,400 families call it their spiritual home, which is led by Father Edward Bell, pastor. See scenes from the anniversary Mass.
Our Lady of Angels moves to O’Hara after fire
After a devastating July 18 fire, students and teachers from the Delco grade school have found a temporary home at Cardinal O'Hara High School, while rebuilding efforts are underway.
Backpacks are a blessing at Casa del Carmen preschool
The agency of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services in North Philadelphia got its 73 3- and 5-year-old learners ready for the new school year with a blessing led by the pastor of St. William Parish.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish scores smiles with family fun day
At a soccer tournament and picnic Aug. 26, co-sponsored by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, attendees had a ball saying farewell to summer.
Metanoia holds prayerful, informative retreat in Collegeville
St. Eleanor Parish hosted some 40 Catholic young adults from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a day of prayer, discussion and togetherness on Aug. 25.
St. Agnes celebrates the Assumption
Parishioners of St. Agnes Parish in West Chester and surrounding communities gathered to celebrated the solemnity of Mary's assumption into heaven with a day-long celebration.