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St. Gianna focus of parish presentation
Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster is hosting a presentation by Pierluigi Molla, son of St. Gianna Molla, on Friday, Sept. 25.
Catholic speed dating
Friday night, Sept. 25, may be the day when Catholics meet a new friend through an event run by organization from Denver.
Oktoberfest coming to Meadowbrook
All are invited to join the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer in celebrating their German heritage Oct. 3-4.
Annual pilgrimage honors the Mother of God
The Sisters of St. Basil the Great in Fox Chase Manor are hosting the 84th annual event Oct. 4. It features confessions, the liturgy and traditional Ukrainian food.
Mass for Lithuanian Catholics
The celebrant for the Mass on Sunday, Sept. 20 will be a visiting Lithuanian bishop.
Pope challenges bishops on youths’ exodus after confirmation
"Young people are leaving (the church) -- why are they making this decision?" Pope Francis asked Portuguese bishops. Today, "our proposal of Jesus is not convincing."
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.
Tickets for papal address in Philadelphia go up today
The allotment of 10,000 tickets for Pope Francis’ address on immigration and religious liberty on Sept. 26 at Independence Hall will be available today at noon.
150 immigrants and refugees in New York will meet pope
The day before he arrives in Philadelphia, Pope Francis will go to Harlem and see the work Catholic Charities offers for men, women and children coming to America.