Calendar of Events
Christ the King Parish sets 50th anniversary celebration
Christ the King Parish in Morrell Park, Northeast Philadelphia, invites all present and past parishioners and friends of the parish for the closing of its 50th anniversary year. The celebration begins with Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23 in the recently renovated church. A banquet will follow at 4 p.m. at the Philadelphia Ballroom […]
Rosemont parish hosts CRS speaker from Africa
The presentation by Jacques Kabore, a program director for CRS in Burkina Faso, will describe his work in the country. Participants will discover easy and practical resources to enliven their parish community, and have opportunities to network with other parish leaders and representatives. A simple supper will be served free of charge at 6 p.m. […]
CRS Lenten Series presents reflections by international, local speakers
The Catholic Relief Services annual Lenten Series continues in March with programs scheduled to take place at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 North 17th Street in Philadelphia. Reflections by a speaker working with CRS, along with questions and answers, will take place from noon to 1 p.m. A simple meal of soup and bread will […]
Jazz festival for grade school bands coming to Mater Dei School
Mater Dei Catholic School in Lansdale will host its first-ever Archdiocesan Jazz Festival Saturday, Feb. 23. Elementary and middle school bands from around Philadelphia, including Mater Dei’s band, will perform and compete for awards. Other participating schools include Our Lady of Mercy in Maple Glen, St. Joseph in Downingtown, St. Aloysius in Bryn Mawr, and others. […]
Charismatic Mass with prayers for healing set for St. Richard Church
A Charismatic Mass will be celebrated by Norbertine Father John Zagarella at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at St. Richard Church, 18th and Pollock streets in South Philadelphia. Prayers for healing will be offered after Mass.
Brian Gail to speak at Catholic Professionals event in Malvern
The Catholic Professionals of Greater Philadelphia will host a meeting featuring Catholic businessman and speaker Brian Gail from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at Malvern Retreat House’s Family Life Center, 315 South Warren Avenue, Malvern. The event is free but space is limited — make your reservation online today. Catholic Professionals of Greater Philadelphia is […]
St. Peter Parish, West Brandywine, presents talk on adoption
“Adoption – the Loving Choice” is the topic of a presentation Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Parish, 2835 Manor Road in West Brandywine, Chester County. The presentation will be geared to couples with fertility issues, couples who are considering expanding their home to make room for a child who needs one, […]
St. Andrew Parish, Drexel Hill, to study Shroud of Turin with film, discussion
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Drexel Hill will study the Shroud of Turin by viewing the slideshow presentation “Shroud Encounter” on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Msgr. McGettigan Hall at the parish, located at 3500 School Lane in Drexel Hill. Russ Breault, an expert on the shroud who has appeared on several TV network programs on it, […]
Pancake breakfast at Holy Redeemer Sisters’ provincialate
The Sisters of the Holy Redeemer will host a pancake breakfast Sunday, March 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their provincialate, 521 Moredon Road in Huntingdon Valley. The breakfast will include raffles, craft tables and baked goods for sale. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, and may be purchased at the […]
St. Barbara Parish to hold Mardi Gras party
A “Mardi Gras Cabaret” sponsored by the St. Barbara Social Trendsetters, Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary, #326, will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 in the St. Barbara Parish Hall, 54th St. and Lebanon Ave. in Philadelphia from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets price is $15 and includes set-ups and beer. BYOB and BYOF. Come dressed for […]