Community Newsbriefs
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12
Seminary Christmas Concert to air on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM 129 radio
Bishop blesses Nativity scene near Philadelphia’s City Hall
Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia John J. McIntyre presided over the 16th annual blessing of the Nativity scene Dec. 19 at Love Park in Philadelphia. The annual event was organized by the Christmas Creche Committee and sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus. Students from St. Francis Xavier Parish Elementary School […]
SS. Philip and James’ 2nd graders stage Christmas play
The second grade classes of SS. Philip and James School, Exton, performed “The Christmas Story” for their parents and the school community Dec. 13 and 14. Accompanied by a choir and narrators, the cast told the story of Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus. The story included how the angels appeared to the shepherds […]
Pope John Paul II High readies ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for spring show
Studio 38, the Drama Department of Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, will present “Beauty and the Beast” as its spring musical in March 2013. The preparations for this major production began with student auditions in November. More than 150 students signed up to audition for singing, speaking and featured dancer roles. The […]
Six seminarians return to alma mater Shanahan for liturgy
Deacon John Stokely (back row, third from right) recently returned to his alma mater, Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, to preach at the school’s Thanksgiving Mass Nov. 21. It was Deacon Stokely’s first homily given at the school since his diaconate ordination last May. He was joined by fellow St. Charles Borromeo seminarians and […]
Archbishop Chaput receives anointing of the sick
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and other Catholics received the anointing of the sick during Mass Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Father Dennis Gill and Msgr. Arthur Rodgers, rector of the Cathedral, administered the sacrament. Archbishop Chaput will undergo knee surgery on Tuesday, Dec. 4. He asks via his Facebook […]
Archbishop Ryan High presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Students from Archbishop Ryan High School in Northeast Philadelphia performed a dress rehearsal version of their fall play “The Wizard of Oz” for local grade school students on the morning of Nov. 30. The opening performance of the show was set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Two more performances will be on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 […]
A Baby’s Breath becomes a sign for life in Warminster
A Baby’s Breath Crisis Pregnancy Center in Warminster placed and blessed its new sign on Saturday, Nov. 17, just six months after signing the lease for the center across the parking lot from a Planned Parenthood facility. Msgr. George Majoros, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Chalfont, led the blessing of the sign, which includes […]
O’Hara students collect supplies for Hurricane Sandy victims
Students from Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, PA collected non-perishable food items, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other basic essentials for victims of Hurricane Sandy during the week of November 12th. The students competed to see which grade could collect the most items. Their principal Dr. William McCusker promised a dress down day to the […]