Calendar of Events

Why Canonize Newman Now? An Evening Conversation

The Collegium Institute and Penn Catholic Newman Community present an evening conversation exploring the import of Newman's canonization.

Steadfast Young Adult Women’s Bible Study by Walking with Purpose

This study will show how scripture and the truths of our church are relevant to our everyday lives and the way to a more peace-filled life. Join the weekly event for a time of great conversation.

Being Catholic in Today’s World, with speaker Lord David Alton

Join an intimate discussion with the renowned member of Parliament on issues related to Catholic identity and heritage, and what the Catholic response should be to persecution in the past, present and future.

Irish dance class for adults at Glenside Knights of Columbus

The Timoney School of Irish Dance will offer weekly lessons for those just stepping onto the floor, starting Sept. 17.

Mass for Health & Healing

On the first Thursday of each month, we conduct Mass which includes the sacrament of anointing for all who might benefit from God’s healing grace whether it be emotional, spiritual or physical distress.

Hiking to Heal

When was the last time you had an opportunity to pause, ponder, and pray about the Lord’s presence and action in your daily life? In Luke 24:32, the story of the road to Emmaus, two discouraged disciples (in the days after Calvary) were walking together when they met a “stranger.”

Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving

Waking Up White is the book Irving wishes someone had handed her decades ago. By sharing her sometimes cringe-worthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, she offers a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. As Irving unpacks her own long-held beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, she reveals how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated her ill-conceived ideas about race.

Founder’s Day Lecture – “The Beatitudes: A Path to Positive Political Dialogue”

Lecturer in Religion and Professional Life Georgetown Law School Abbey Chapter Room at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 10.

A Theology of Priesthood and Ministry, A Personal Story

In August, Father Joe Serano celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination. With two presentations on two Tuesday nights (or alternatively two Wednesday mornings), he will share some of what has been his experience — on what it means to be a priest and how that expresses itself in ministry.

Suspicion Why and at What Cost? “Opening Our Hearts to Racial Healing”

Anita Friday is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and then Georgetown Law School. She has served as a member of the Anti-Racism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania as well as a presenter at many Main Line churches, promoting racial harmony.