Calendar of Events
Northeast Phila. parish hosts rosary for Ukraine
Faithful are invited to gather at St. William Parish July 27 at 6:30 p.m. to pray in English and Spanish for the people of Ukraine, now in the fifth month of a brutal invasion by Russia.
Mother Boniface center offers silent retreat
The week-long respite, which will take place from July 24-30, includes daily Mass, spiritual direction and time for spiritual renewal.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel to host novena in July
The Doylestown parish -- one of two parishes and a shrine named for Mary in the Bucks County town -- will begin the nine-day devotion on July 8 and ending on July 16, feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
St. Bede’s to host Patriotic Concert July 3
The free outdoor concert featuring the Verdi Band's rendition of patriotic songs and pop music hits continues for the 15th year on the Independence Day weekend in Holland, Bucks County.
Archdiocese, senator team up to honor Vietnam-era veterans
Catholic Housing and Community Services and U.S. Senator Pat Toomey's office will host a June 29 pinning ceremony in South Philadelphia, thanking those who served the nation between 1955 and 1975.
Keys and Sword event supports Cathedral in style
Black-tie attire is optional at the June 24 fundraiser for the mother church of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, but fellowship and "building a culture of support" are on the ticket.
Novena of Masses offered to Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sisters of the Visitation in Philadelphia will have a novena of Masses starting Thursday, June 16 and concluding on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, June 24. Masses are at 7 p.m. each night.
St. Mary of Providence Center to host strawberry festival
Food, entertainment, shopping and mansion tours are all on the agenda for the June 18 bash at the Chester County retreat center and senior living complex.
Local closing Mass of synod set for June 4
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez will be principal celebrant and homilist for the closing Mass of the archdiocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality, in the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Jim Gardner to speak at St. Charles Seminary
The longtime Action News anchor and Philadelphia broadcasting icon will join a town hall discussion and receive the 2022 Cardinal John Foley Award May 26.