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‘Beloved Community’ to be Celebrated at Jan. 19 Service Honoring Dr. King
The 42nd Annual Archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – and his prophetic call for equity and justice – will be held at St. Athanasius Parish, Philadelphia.
Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Mass, Bestow Religious Education Awards
The annual Mass and ceremony will be led by Archbishop Nelson Pérez on Jan. 11 at the cathedral. He will recognize significant milestones of service by religious educators in the PREP programs of archdiocesan parishes.
Holy Hours of Prayer Mark January Campaign for Priestly Vocations in Region
Parishes are invited this week to host eucharistic adoration to pray not only for more priests, but also to support current priests. A “Come and See” weekend will show some young men the daily lives of seminarians at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Capstone Months of Eucharistic Revival Aim to ‘Light a Fire’ of Faith
The year of mission, culminating in June, closes the three-year effort to share the love of Christ truly present in the Eucharist. Parish, archdiocesan and national efforts will seek to evangelize on a personal level.
City Archdiocesan High Schools to Utilize Flexible Instruction Day, Parochial Elementary Schools to Close Jan. 6
Archdiocesan high schools and elementary school buildings in Philadelphia will be closed Jan. 6 due to projected inclement weather in the region.
Meet the Team in Church’s Strategic Planning Office
The six-person staff working to present and implement Archbishop Pérez’s vision for re-engaging Catholics in the Philadelphia region boasts a diverse background of professional and personal experiences, all in service of the Church in Philadelphia.
Pilgrimage to Italy Forming for Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Highlights include the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Saint Peter’s Square, visits to the Papal Basilicas and Holy Doors, the Catacombs, the Pantheon, and more. The deadline to register is Jan. 10, 2025.
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.