Calendar of Events

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.

Shanahan H.S. stages ‘Rock of Ages’

Students will perform the high school version of the Broadway musical, which features hits from 1980's bands such as Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake. The shows, which are open to the public, take place Nov. 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24.

Malvern welcomes men for weekend retreat

Father George Rutler of EWTN will reflect on the power of renewal during an annual Knights of the Immaculata gathering from Nov. 15 to 17.

St. Peter mixes Eagles football, theology of the body

The West Brandywine parish will host a Nov. 17 game viewing party for young men that will include a presentation by Brendan McCauley on how the church views love and human sexuality.

Christmas festival at St. Francis Xavier

The Oratory, located in the city's Fairmount section, will host a Nov. 24 gathering to give shoppers a head start on their holiday gift lists, while supporting the parish's school.

Miraculous Medal Shrine offers solemn novena on reconciliation

The series of daily prayers and Masses from Nov. 18-26 will focus on the gift of the sacrament of confession, concluding on Nov. 27 with a liturgy marking the feast of the Miraculous Medal.