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7th Grade Visitation Day Lets Students Feel at Home in Big Catholic Schools
About 3,500 seventh graders visited 16 archdiocesan high schools March 26 to get a feel for the larger school campuses, the robust classes, and the older students, well ahead of decision time in eighth grade.
Maple Glen Seniors Find Help at St. Alphonsus Parish Eldercare Program
Elderly residents of the Montgomery County parish, with an assist from its missionary hub, can get much-needed help to continue living in their homes safely.
Catholic Charismatic Conference Set for May 9
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal will hold the Catholic Charismatic Conference Saturday, May 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Plymouth Meeting.
Gianna Center’s 6th Annual Golfing for Gianna Set for April 20
Proceeds support the Gianna Center’s mission of providing compassionate, life‑affirming healthcare for women, couples, and families.
April 11 Workshop to Prepare Parish Leaders for Ministry in an Apostolic Age
Participants will explore how to shift from maintenance to mission and meet the team from the parish’s Missionary Hub.
Weekend Retreat to Help Men and Women Reflect on Call to Religious Life
“Called, Chosen and Gifted: An Intercongregational Retreat for Women and Men Exploring Religious Life” at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center invites women and men to pray, reflect, and explore a possible call to religious life.
Theme of Darkness, Light at SonRise Festival Readies Young Adults for Holy Week
It’s a predawn start for the young adults attending the event Saturday, March 28 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, which prayerfully explores how the light of grace can conquer sin and come into our lives at Easter.
Youth Ministry Directors Go Mobile to Meet Parish Leaders’ Needs
The archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Youth hosts Deanery Family Gatherings throughout the Philadelphia area to help strengthen faith and build connections among parish youth ministers.
A Holy Week Primer: Solemn Days Leading to Joy of Resurrection
The eight days beginning with Palm Sunday include the Sacred Triduum with two Masses on Holy Thursday, a Good Friday liturgy and the ancient traditions of Holy Saturday.
Estela Reyes-Bugg to Retire After 30 Years of Saying Yes to Service
The Philadelphia resident has started new initiatives from community centers to Project Rachel to leading volunteers for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, all with the compassionate love of Jesus in her heart.