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Chrism Mass shows the rich history of ritual oils

Some of the Catholic Church's most ancient traditions are witnessed during Holy Week, including the preparation, blessing and distribution of holy oils for the church's sacraments around the world.

Missionary priests killed in Peru remembered for commitment to faith

Two Polish Conventual Franciscan missionaries killed by insurgents in Peru in 1991 are challenging Catholics to renew their faith commitment, said a Franciscan spokesman.

Archbishop: Marriage and family can inspire the world

The family is an instrument of evangelization and it can influence others more than people realize, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz said at the Catholic University of America.

Choir to perform ‘The Crucifixion’

The Chamber Choir of St. Andrew Church in Newtown will perform the popular English choral composition portraying the passion of Christ on Friday, March 27.

Fighting hunger one bowl at a time

Immaculata University will hold its Empty Bowls event on Thursday, March 26. Proceeds benefit the West Chester Food Cupboard.

Spiritual enrichment for staff

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s annual Spiritual Enrichment Day for secretaries and receptionists will be held Thursday, April 16 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

‘What’s a Wolf to Do?’ at Immaculata

Immaculata University’s Cue and Curtain Players will perform its Children’s Theatre production March 25 to 27 in the university's Alumnae Hall.

Divorce and Beyond

The program for men and women working to heal the wounds of divorce will be held Tuesday evenings from April 7 to July 7 at St. Bede Parish, Holland.

St. Gianna feast day Mass

The Society of St. Gianna Beretta Molla at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Warminster will host the annual feast day Mass for the saint on Tuesday, April 28.

Mental illness support group

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group meets at St. Ignatius Church in Philadelphia for caregivers of a family member or friend living with mental illness.