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Annual Midnight Mass at Cathedral Set for Jan. 1
Welcome the New Year at the Cathedral’s annual Midnight Mass Jan. 1.
St. Jude Parish and Shrine to Host Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 22
The Bucks County parish will host the Festival of Lessons and Carols service on Dec. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Returns to Cathedral Dec. 20
Vox Ama Deus performs the beloved oratorio on Baroque instruments Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.
Proving Naysayers Wrong, Friars Capture State Football Title
Bonner-Prendergast made a statement – despite the doubtful posts of social media wags – with its 40-14 rout of Lampeter-Strasburg for the PIAA Class 4A championship, and gaining a new trophy for the school’s case.
St. Joe’s Prep Ends Opponent’s Day Early With 35-6 State Title Romp
With typical dominance, the Hawks dispatched Pittsburgh Central Catholic in the PIAA Class 6A championship – their third straight state crown and ninth in the past 12 years.
All is Calm with Sensory-Friendly Mass this Christmas Eve
An evening Mass Dec. 24 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Doylestown will serve individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through a quieter, less stimulating liturgy.
For Retiring Deacon, Finance is a Work of Faith
As Permanent Deacon Franz Fruehwald prepares to retire as the chief financial officer of Catholic Human Services, he reflects on the “synergy” of his dual roles that are rooted in the Bible.
Simplicity, Beauty Mark Warminster Parish’s Drive-Thru Living Nativity
The aptly named Nativity of Our Lord Parish will host its annual tradition – expanded this year to make it “a little more magnificent” -- on Saturday night, Dec. 21.
Local Catholic Family Offers Free Christmas Shopping for Those in Need
Holiday Hope Chest, begun by the Knecht family of St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, continues a 21-year tradition to collect much-needed toys and other items, and invite families to select their own Christmas gifts.
Parishioners to Pray for Jubilee Year 2025 Ahead of Dec. 29 Opening
Before Archbishop Pérez celebrates the opening of the Jubilee Year with Mass at the Cathedral, all the faithful are invited to pray in the general intercessions during preceding Masses for the grace to be Pilgrims of Hope.