Calendar of Events
Share a meal, learn about hunger and giving
Thomas Awiapo faced bleak poverty and hunger growing up in his village in Ghana, but survived thanks to Catholic Relief Services. He will share his story over a simple meal Wednesday, April 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Young adults plan retreat with New Evangelization focus
Malvern Retreat House offers a discount on the May 30-31 retreat for young adults, single or married, if they register before April 25.
North Wales parish to host Pro-life Outreach Mass
Msgr. John Conway will celebrate Mass April 7 at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, after which guest speaker Joseph Stanton will detail the efforts to protect the First Amendment Rights of pro-life citizens and deliver a tribute to his father, John Stanton.
Mass in desert to recall deaths, need for immigration reform
Cardinal Sean O'Malley will celebrate a Mass on the U.S.-Mexico border April 1 to commemorate the 6,000 migrants deaths in the desert since 1998. People at home are invited to take part and get involved with immigration reform.
Young adults invited for April events in Northeast Phila.
Theology on Tap Northeast offers a schedule of events each Monday evening in April for young adults in their 20s and 30s to gather for casual eating, drinking and faith-related discussion.
Kimberton school opens its doors next week
St. Basil the Great Catholic School in Kimberton hosts its Open House in two sessions on Thursday, April 3 from 9-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.
St. Laurence hosts international food fair as school fundraiser
The Upper Darby parish invites everyone to sample foods from some 20 countries and "celebrate the rich cultures in our community,” according to the pastor, Father Sean O'Neill.
Prayers across archdiocese set for visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia
The four major Catholic shrines in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invite everyone to join in a Holy Hour of prayer for the visit of the pope to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in the city in 2015.
Autism expert to speak at Neumann University
Dr. James Coplan will speak at Neumann University on Tuesday, April 1, about developmental disorders and his professional experience dealing with children and young adults who have been diagnosed with these disorders.
King of Prussia school to host St. Patrick’s Day Beef & Beer
The festive celebration March 22 at Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School will offer food, drink, live music by the Irish band “Great Craic,” bagpipers and drummers, Irish Dancers, open mic time and raffles.