Calendar of Events
Cranaleith ready to welcome families for fall festival
The Harvest Festival of Cranaleith Spiritual Center in Northeast Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 10 features an afternoon of outdoor fun including children’s activities, craft vendors, a flea market, raffle baskets and more.
Opening Mass for Respect Life Month set for Sept. 26
All are invited to unite in prayer with Archbishop Nelson Perez to uphold the sanctity of life as he celebrates a Mass to begin the month-long activities considering why every human life is valuable. A reception with the Sisters of Life will follow Mass.
Our Lady of Peace, Milmont Park to bless to St. Pio statue
The Delaware County parish will welcome the provincial minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Mary who will celebrate an evening Mass and blessing of the statue on the saint's feast day, Sept. 23.
St. Elizabeth Parish brings ‘Catholic Coming Home’ series
Sessions starting Sept. 20 at the Chester County church are for Catholics inquiring about returning to the church. There will be informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith.
Relics exhibit coming to Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
"Sacred Relics of the Saints: Treasures of the Church" will feature an extraordinary Vatican collection of over 150 relics Sept. 19 at the Ukrainian Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia.
St. Gabriel Parish sets 125th anniversary gala
The parish in South Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood will celebrate Oct. 24 with Mass at the church followed by dinner and dancing at the Crystal Tea Room.
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.