Calendar of Events
Gianna Center of Philadelphia Annual Gala
Join the St. Gianna Center of Philadelphia in celebrating the contributions of Carl Anderson and the Knights of Columbus, the Love and Fidelity Network, the Missionary Sisters of Charity, and Liz Parrish and the Friends of FertilityCare.
Saint Mary Feast
Join us for our 2 day Saint Mary Feast, Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th. On Saturday, mingle through our raffle baskets and Attic Treasures and enjoy musical entertainment by Carter Ross from 5-7:30pm.
Little Sisters of the Poor mark 150 years in Philadelphia with Mass
All are invited to an Aug. 24 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, which will be celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput in thanksgiving for the order's long service to the elderly poor.
St. George kicks off centennial with summer bazaar
Homemade Polish favorites, bingo, a beer garden and a bounce house will offer fun for all ages at the celebration, which will take place Sept. 5-7 and Sept. 12-14, with a special alumni gathering on Sept. 6.
Irish tenor Emmet Cahill returns to Delco parish
The popular Celtic Thunder singer will perform a mix of standards, sing-alongs and hymns at a Sept. 15 concert hosted by St. Kevin Parish in Springfield.
Orthodox Jew, spokesman for two popes, holds book signing for charity
Veteran newsman Ed Eisen will make an in-store appearance on Sept. 7 to discuss "Front Row Seat," his memoir of interviews with some of the world's most famous (and infamous) figures. All proceeds will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children of Philadelphia.
Young adults at Cathedral host Phillies night
The group, based at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, will cheer on the home team at an Aug. 27 face-off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
‘Steeples and Steel’ tour honors faith of the working class
The South Bethlehem Historical Society and the Steelworkers’ Archives will offer historical minibus tours on Sept. 21 and Nov. 2 through the neighborhoods and parishes that helped to build a nation.
Former Presbyterian pastor shares his journey to Catholic faith
At a Sept. 4 gathering, Keith McClain (now on staff at St. Catherine of Siena in Horsham) will discuss how a reappraisal of church history and an awareness of the real presence radically transformed his life.
Dominican Sisters of Peace offer ‘come and see’ retreat
The Sept. 13-15 gathering at the congregation’s Kentucky farm and ecology center offers a free opportunity to experience the order's life of prayer, service and peace-making.