Calendar of Events
Byzantine marriage explored at Ukrainian Catholic church
Holy Myrrhbearers Ukrainian Catholic Church, Swarthmore, hosts the program “Byzantine Marriage: An Eastern Christian Sacrament for the Life of the World” on Oct. 30.
St. Isaac Jogues to host 9/11 Blue Mass, bell ceremony
First responders will have prominent roles in the Mass as well as the solemn ceremony to follow, in which the emergency code for a fallen firefighter is tapped out to honor deceased first responders on a fire bell.
Legion of Mary marks 100 years with Mass Sept. 11
Bishop John McIntyre will celebrate the centennial anniversary Mass Saturday afternoon with the local Philadelphia Senatus. Preceding the 1 p.m. Mass, faithful will pray the rosary and recite Legion prayers at 12:30.
SS. Simon and Jude Parish to mark 60 years
The parish in West Chester will celebrate its milestone anniversary with an outdoor Mass and festivities under a tent on Sunday, Sept. 12.
Book study on contemplative prayer runs Sept. 15-Oct. 27
Daylesford Abbey, Paoli is hosting the seven-session program led by Norbertine Abbot Emeritus Ron Rossi that explores the book, "Contemplating Christ: The Gospels and the Interior Life."
Young adults’ Mass celebrates Assumption
The Aug. 15 liturgy at St. Francis de Sales in Philadelphia will be followed by a "meet and greet" hosted by the Religious Sisters of the Assumption.
Fatima holy hour offers prayers for world peace, end of pandemic
Faithful are invited to Our Lady of Consolation Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. to add their prayers and intentions during the gathering, sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fatima.
Mass for Cuba and its people set for Aug. 8 in Phila.
Archbishop Nelson Perez will celebrate the Mass on Sunday afternoon at Holy Innocents Church in Philadelphia in solidarity with the people who led protests recently in response to civil unrest. All are welcome to attend.
Artwork leads retreat through virtual desert monastery
Through Catholic artist Brother Mickey McGrath's work and that of Georgia O'Keefe, retreatants will make an Aug. 4 pilgrimage to New Mexico and rediscover the beauty that inspired the desert fathers and mothers of the ancient church.
Virtual Catholic speed dating connects singles of all ages, near and far
Four upcoming sessions are set to introduce Catholic singles of every generation July 30 and 31 and Aug. 2 and 4. A number of previous participants have since married.