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Delco parish hosts monthly Mass for persons with disabilities
St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford listened to the needs of parents of children who needed a special Sunday liturgy, then launched a monthly Mass for them.
Youth-themed music festival coming to Paoli this Saturday
Last year's Abbey Faith and Music Fest at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli was a success, and this year's bigger event features music, prayer, food and fun on Sept. 19.
Seminary’s music program rises a notch with top directors
St. Charles Seminary's enrollment is booming along with its music program, thanks to the hiring of two of Philadelphia's most respected musicians. The choir now rehearses in a bigger room.
Strong demand takes all tickets for papal events in city
Within seconds of being posted online 30,000 tickets were snatched up by people wishing to see Pope Francis at events Sept. 26-27 in Philadelphia. Even without them, good views of the pontiff remain.
SEPTA revises subway plan for papal visit, easing way into city
People coming to the papal events in Philadelphia Sept. 26-27 and relying on the city's transit lines to get there received some good news this week. Also, information on tokens for bus travelers emerged.
In parishes, enthusiasm for papal events is rising
Pastors in the archdiocese report parishioners' interest is picking up steam. Parishes are planning viewing parties for those who can't make it to Philadelphia.
Tickets for major papal events offered today
Up to 20,000 tickets to see Pope Francis at the biggest public events during his two-day visit in Philadelphia will be available Sept. 9. Tickets to the Festival of Families are already gone; tickets for the papal Mass go up at 8 p.m.
Archbishop Chaput leads immigration conference
A discussion hosted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and led by a keynote talk by the archbishop, focused on the dignity of people immigrating to America.
That was fast — tickets to Independence Hall address are gone
The 10,000 tickets for seating at the address by Pope Francis on Sept. 26 became available today at 12 noon. By 12:02 p.m., they were all gone, according to the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Musical line-up before papal address includes Philly Pops
People attending the address by Pope Francis at Independence Hall won’t have to sit idly for hours before he arrives. In addition to Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," eight diverse musical acts will entertain.