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All is Calm with Sensory-Friendly Mass this Christmas Eve
An evening Mass Dec. 24 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Doylestown will serve individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through a quieter, less stimulating liturgy.
Simplicity, Beauty Mark Warminster Parish’s Drive-Thru Living Nativity
The aptly named Nativity of Our Lord Parish will host its annual tradition – expanded this year to make it “a little more magnificent” -- on Saturday night, Dec. 21.
Local Catholic Family Offers Free Christmas Shopping for Those in Need
Holiday Hope Chest, begun by the Knecht family of St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, continues a 21-year tradition to collect much-needed toys and other items, and invite families to select their own Christmas gifts.
Local Catholic Mom, Businesswoman Wins Philadelphia Marathon
Katie Florio, parishioner of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, capped a lifelong love of running with the victory last month. She describes balancing her young family, work, and faith with discipline and love of community.
Twin Brothers from Pottstown School Among 52 Neumann Scholars for 2025
Atticus and Joaquin Luna of St. Aloysius School received the prestigious award from the Connelly Foundation – as did their older brother and sister – and a full four-year scholarship to an Archdiocesan high school.
Two Catholic Peacemakers Recognized by Philadelphia Mayor at City Hall
Kathia Arango, director of the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics, and Father Joseph Okonski, pastor of St. Athanasius Parish in West Oak Lane, received awards last month by Mayor Cherelle Parker for promoting peace, unity and equity.
Archdiocese Invites Faithful to Join Pilgrimage to Italy for Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Highlights include the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Saint Peter’s Square, the Papal Basilicas and Holy Doors, the Catacombs, the Pantheon, and more.
First of its Kind in the United States, Villa St. Joseph’s Cares for Aged Priests
Elderly and infirm priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have relied on “the Villa” and its professional staff to maintain a prayerful, fraternal community for 75 years.
St. Pius X Parish Rallies Runners, Friends in Races to Benefit School
The parish community and supporters of St. Pius X Catholic School hit the streets of Broomall, Delaware County, on Thanksgiving Day for a fun, albeit wet, Turkey Trot.
Pope Francis Calls All Catholics to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ During Jubilee Year
The tradition of designating a Holy Year every 25 years returns to the Church in 2025. Prayerful observances in the Philadelphia region aim to restore “a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire."