Calendar of Events
Vigil remembers Sandy Hook shooting victims
All are welcome to join the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in a Candle Light Prayer Vigil on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m. to honor the victims of gun violence and to stand together in friendship, community, prayer and hope for a better world.
Support meeting slated for care givers of the mentally ill
St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in West Philadelphia will host a support group meeting of the National Alliance for Mental Illness on Saturday, Dec. 20.
St. Philip Neri Parish to enact Advent play
The Pennsburg, Montgomery County, parish will present "The 3 1/2 Stories of Christmas" stage production with veteran professional actor Frank Runyeon on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.
Live Nativity in Ambler
St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Ambler will host a Live Nativity reenactment with teams of volunteer actors and live animals on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Parish craft fair and Christmas bazaars
St. David’s in Willow Grove, St. Ignatius in West Philadelphia and Sacred Heart in Clifton Heights all are hosting events in early December.
Christmas concert
The Immaculata Symphony and Immaculata University Chorale presents the annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 7 on the university’s campus.
Young adult programs
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia will host two programs for young adults in December.
‘Women of Advent’ explored at Warminster parish
Nativity of Our Lord Parish presents a day of reflection Wednesday, Dec. 10 on the lesser known women who appear in the Advent Scriptures and what lessons they teach in this season.
Christmas on Logan Square
The Philadelphia Singers and a brass quintet will perform at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ performs at the cathedral
Vox Ama Deus presents 'Messiah' on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.