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Croydon parish invites all to picnic this Sunday
St. Thomas Aquinas in lower Bucks County will offer food, beverages, fun and fellowship for all members of the community on Aug. 7 from 1-5 p.m.
St. Hubert’s alumnae host ‘Bambies by the River’
The fundraiser for St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls features food, drinks and a DJ this Saturday, Aug. 6 at Maggie's Waterfront Cafe in Philadelphia.
Parish partnership creates ‘culture of inclusion’ in Phila. neighborhood
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, social service organizations, local universities and volunteers support a wide diversity of immigrants in South Philadelphia through language classes, youth programs and a flourishing garden.
Maryland Catholic church becomes place of refuge in catastrophic flood
Set on a hill, St. Paul Church saw a deluge from the 1-in-1,000-year storm but not to the extent of a parallel street where most of the damage and two deaths in historic Ellicott City occurred.
Iraqi, Syrian minorities want security before they return home
Christians routed from lands overrun by the Islamic State and other extremist groups since 2003 discussed their needs with a panel of 20 countries planning a post-Islamic State scenario in Iraq and Syria.
New Vatican panel will study ministry of women as deacons
Pope Francis has appointed six men and six women to study the issue of women deacons. At least one member, U.S. scholar Phyllis Zagano, has argued women in the early church were ordained ministers and that women can be ordained deacons today.
Marian feast of the Assumption celebrated in Norristown, West Chester
The M.S.S. Lodge marks 112 years of the observance in Norristown and St. Agnes Parish in West Chester marks its 97th year. Both communities will offer Mass, street procession, benediction and a party on Aug. 14.
Ukrainian Folk Festival coming to Horsham Aug. 28
The Ukrainian American Sport Center is the venue for a festival of music, dance, food and fun celebrating 25 years of independence for Ukraine. The festival's theme is "United Ukraine -- United With Us."
Polish American Festival coming to Doylestown
More than 25,000 visitors are expected for this year's event, Sept. 4-6 and Sept. 10-11, featuring Polish culture with live music and dance, arts and crafts, ethnic Polish food and amusement rides.
I.H.M. sister to lead day-long program on Our Lady of Sorrows
The Neumann Adult Spirituality Enrichment Ministry in Warminster will offer a program Sept. 14 by Sister Mary Virginia Quinn on how Mary accompanies us through the sorrows and joys of our lives.