Calendar of Events
Advent Program: The Incarnation: Mystery Ever Nearer
As Christmas approaches consider stepping aside to ponder the wonder of the Incarnation: mystery ever nearer. During our time together we will explore and reflect upon God’s in-breaking into our lives and our world.
Advent Program: Taizé Prayer
Join us this Advent for the quieting, mystical experience of Taizé Prayer.
Advent Program: Handel’s Messiah
Come, listen and pray with the rich scripture passages that are at the heart of this great holiday tradition.
St. Charles Seminary opens doors for tours, concert
The 32nd annual open house event on Sunday, Dec. 8 begins with tours of the seminary, a Christmas creche collection and papal artifacts at 1 p.m., followed by the Christmas concert at 4.
Cathedral Choir leads Christmas concert, prayers
On Dec. 8 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, the Cathedral Choir and a chamber ensemble will present seasonal choral music and sing-along holiday favorites, plus Advent prayers.
Cathedral hosts free, one-day Advent retreat
The archdiocesan Office for Consecrated Life welcomes Sister Sara Butler for a retreat on Saturday, Dec. 14 on the theme, “The Three Comings of Christ.” Mass, confessions, quiet time, two talks and lunch are featured.
Business networking event looks at spirituality in the workplace
Julie Burkey, adjunct professor of pastoral theology at Seton Hall University, will explore the theology of work in a Nov. 14 presentation for Catholic professionals at the Miraculous Medal Shrine.
Mass for those suffering from addiction
St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia’s Old City section will celebrate a Nov. 16 liturgy invoking God's healing for those struggling with substance abuse.
‘The Real Sister Act’ examines segregation in religious life
Shannen Dee Williams of Villanova University will examine segregation and exclusion among U.S. women's congregations at a Nov. 16 talk sponsored by the Archdiocese's Office for Black Catholics.
IHM sisters host vocation discernment retreat
Single young women, ages 18-35, are invited to spend a weekend in prayer and fellowship with the congregation from Nov. 15-17 at the order's motherhouse in Malvern.