Calendar of Events
Young students ready to board ‘Polar Express’ Dec. 21
Students in grades pre-K through 3 at Holy Cross School in Springfield will enjoy a day of activities revolving around the beloved Christmas tale.
St. Laurence School, Upper Darby, presents Christmas pageant
The parish school in Upper Darby will reenact the birth of Jesus through traditional hymns in St. Laurence Church on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.
St. William Parish to hold Living Nativity Dec. 17
The multilingual prayer service featuring readings from Scripture and singing of Christmas carols plus refreshments of hot chocolate, coffee, tea and cookies will take place outside after the vigil Mass.
Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School Open House
Queens of Angels Regional School will be hosting an open house in January.
Christmas concert at St. Francis de Sales Church tonight
The choir of the University City parish will present a candlelight concert Dec. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. celebrating the mystery of Advent and the joy of Christmas. Proceeds from donations will go toward the church's renovation.
Heroin & Opiate Addiction Panel Discussion
The panel discussion is being held at St. Phillip Neri in Montgomery County.
Dedication of Christmas Creche
The 21st annual Christmas Creche dedication at the cathedral is coming up.
Nativity Ornament Sale
Maternity BVM is holding an ornament sale to benefit Alpha-Care Crisis Pregnancy Center.
SS. Simon and Jude hosts night-long prayer vigil for life
The West Chester parish invites all adoration from 8 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 8 for prayers to overcome abortion, for religious freedom and for the dignity and sanctity of every human life to be respected.
Old St. Joseph’s presents film screening, discussion on criminal justice
The documentary "13th" will be shown Dec. 10 at the church with a panel talk to follow regarding the problem of mass incarceration in Philadelphia and its intersection with Catholic social justice teachings.