Calendar of Events
Ash Wednesday, then and now
Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster will explore the current practice and interesting history of Ash Wednesday with a morning-to-afternoon program, including Mass, on Feb. 10.
A moment of silence: Abbey offers silent retreat
Daylesford Abbey in Paoli is hosting “When What You Need More of Is … Less,” a weekend retreat Feb. 19-21. Participants need only arrive ready to listen, and "the spiritual director and God will do the rest.”
Prayer life need a good doctor? St. Teresa will see you now
Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale will offer a five-week course beginning Feb. 17 that focuses on the four stages of prayer based on the teaching of St. Teresa of Avila, a doctor of the church.
Mother-Daughter Tea focuses women on fertility
The educational Fertility Care Appreciation event on Feb. 6 features talks on human life, body changes, modesty and healthy relationships. A fashion show and guided discussions are also included.
Chester County pro-life march set for Jan. 17
The afternoon event begins with an ecumenical program at St. Agnes Church, West Chester, and ends with a silent march from the church to the Old Chester County Courthouse.
Vocations Office hosting benefit fundraiser
A concert with Tony Melendez and a Mardi Gras-themed event at St. Charles Seminary Jan. 30 will support the Quo Vadis program, a summer camp that gathers young men for fun and discernment of a vocation.
Redemptorist to lead Year of Mercy mission in NE Phila.
Christ the King Parish in the Morrell Park neighborhood will host a parish mission, "With the Lord, There is Mercy and Fullness of Redemption,” with Father Maurice J. Nutt, C.SS.R., starting Feb. 21.
Christians called to cathedral for ecumenical service
Leaders of 29 Christian churches in Philadelphia have been invited to the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter on Jan. 20 for an event marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Collingdale parish ready for centenary festivities
St. Joseph Parish will mark its 100th anniversary with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput, and a dinner for parishioners, on the evening of Feb. 6.
Mother-Daughter Tea for girls 10 to 13
Mother-Daughter Tea at St. Mary Magdalen coming in February.