Calendar of Events
West Chester parish hosts tea for mothers, daughters
Women and their daughters are invited for tea and discussion to explore God’s gift of human fertility. The tea will be held Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. at SS. Simon and Jude Church, 10 Cavanaugh Court in West Chester. The afternoon will feature light refreshments and fun along with life-affirming conversations. Talks will […]
St. Charles Seminary’s open house offers afternoon of public tours
Seminarians will serve as hosts and tour guides as St. Charles Borromeo Seminary opens its doors to the public for the annual open house Sunday, Oct. 27. Visitors can choose from tours to view artwork treasures from the seminary’s collection or explore the daily life of seminarians and learn about educational programs open to the […]
Life in the Spirit seminars continue at Delaware County parish
Life in the Spirit seminars for Charismatic prayer groups in the Philadelphia Archdiocese continue in October at the parish hall of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Glen Mills. Father Francis Groarke leads the prayer meetings Oct. 21 and 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call at 610-627-1581
Theology on Tap, NE Phila., hosts evenings for young adults
Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to the Theology on Tap series in Northeast Philadelphia that continues Oct. 21 and 28. Gearo’s Grille, 1913 Welsh Road in Philadelphia, hosts the evenings of casual eating, drinking, and faith-related discussion Mondays beginning at 7:30 p.m. Father Shaun Mahoney, Catholic campus minister at Temple University, […]
New pro-life initiative to be discussed at free dinner
The pro-life group Reach Pennsylvania invites all to its “Vision for Life” dinner Friday, Nov. 1 at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel, 4200 City Avenue in Philadelphia. Dinner and the program begin at 7 p.m. Reach Philadelphia is a collaboration of pro-life ministries with a common mission of reducing abortion through outreach and a […]
Event offers head start on holiday shopping to benefit Bryn Mawr Catholic school
SS. Colman-John Neumann School will host its first annual Boutique Shops event in Bryn Mawr on Nov. 7. Twenty percent of vendor sales will be donated to the school for educational purposes. Held in the school’s new Life Center, the Boutique Shops event offers a fun opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping. […]
Hatfield parish to host Franciscan hermit for 40 hours devotion
St. Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield welcomes Franciscan Father Pio Mandato to lead the parish’s 40 hours devotion Nov. 3-5. The theme of the three-day devotion is “Forgiveness Rooted in Faith.” Father Mandato will be the celebrant and homilist for Mass and other liturgies each day. The priest, whose parents reside in Corpus Christi Parish […]
St. Bede’s holds Ministry Fair featuring 32 parish groups
St. Bede Parish, Holland, is promoting the services it offers the community during a Ministry Fair held after Masses Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6, at the church. St. Bede is located at 1071 Holland Road in Holland, Bucks County. A total of 32 parish organizations, including liturgical and social ministries, the pastoral council, Legion of […]
Archdiocese hosting Walking Pilgrimage of Faith for all Oct. 13
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring a Walking Pilgrimage of Faith Sunday, Oct. 13, to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to celebrate the Year of Faith. Groups are welcome to make their own trip or make their way to one of seven landing sites from which they can walk with other groups […]
St. Maximilian Parish plans retreat with Rwandan genocide survivor
Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, will bring her message of forgiveness and hope to St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 15 East Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, on Oct. 11 and 12.