Calendar of Events
St. Aloysius School to perform play on immigrant experience
The parish school in Pottstown will present a children’s musical May 22 that tells the story, through flashbacks, of the struggles of immigrant children in New York City in the early 1900s. A portion of the proceeds will benefit a local Catholic Social Services program for children.
Monastery invites prayers at relics of St. Therese and blessed parents
The sisters of the Carmelite Monastery in Philadelphia will host a talk on the marital spirituality of the French saint’s parents, plus benediction and all-day prayer on June 1.
Vocal group to sing at West Chester church before visit to France
Chester County Voices Abroad will present a concert of sacred music on Friday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at SS. Simon and Jude Church, West Chester, before departing for the 23rd international trip.
Young adults invited to overnight retreat
Malvern Retreat House's annual retreat May 30-31 for men and women in their 20s and 30s, single and married, will focus on the new evangelization and parish revitalization.
Immaculata University offers 4-day spirituality series
"Summer Spirituality Days" offers workshops -- including one by CatholicPhilly.com columnist Michelle Francl-Donnay -- for spiritual reflection on the Immaculata campus in June.
Parish musicians invited to cathedral for blessing and concert
Young people serving in their parish's music ministry are invited May 17 to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for a blessing and to hear three choirs perform. A presentation on the musical history of the cathedral on its 150th anniversary is also featured.
Mater Dei School to hold May procession, crowning of Mary
The regional Catholic school in Lansdale will host the procession from the school and a prayer service honoring the Blessed Mother at nearby St. Stanislaus Church May 15.
Warrington school to host 5K run
Runners will start and finish the race at St.Joseph/St. Robert School at 7 p.m. May 16. Children will run a 1K preceding the 5K.
St. Hubert’s alums host dance party
Proceeds from the “Bob Pantano Dance Party” Friday, May 9 in Northeast Philadelphia will benefit the St. Hubert Scholarship Fund.
Shanahan H.S. to host spring open house event
Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown will host an open house for sixth, seventh and eighth graders and their families on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the school.