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Service opportunity for young adults
Young adults (18-40) are invited to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life by serving with religious sisters in Kensington.
Parish carnival in Collingdale
St. Joseph Parish offers rides, food and fun for all at its carnival May 6-9. Different themed cuisine will be offered each night of the event.
“Come and Sea” weekend
Young women and men, ages 18-40, are invited to a retreat to explore religious vocations May 29-31 in Cape May Point, N.J.
Downingtown school ready for walkathon
The annual event of St. Joseph School on May 8 will fund academic and technology initiatives at the school, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Parish thrift shop offers household items
Sacred Heart Parish in Clifton Heights will open its Thrift Shop on May 9 with furniture, linens, dishes, jewelry, children's toys, tools, garden items and vinyl records.
Pope urges prayers, action on behalf of migrants, unemployed, poor
The poor, migrants in search of a better life and the unemployed want what all human beings want: life, dignity and a chance to earn a decent living, Pope Francis said in several speeches urging compassion and assistance by both governments and individuals.
Marian concert features works by 6 composers
The choirs of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul present a concert honoring the Blessed Mother on Sunday, May 10.
Come and See Retreat
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia are holding a weekend retreat May 15-17 for young women exploring the possibility of life as a religious.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Cardinal George recalled as a man of intellect, faith, simplicity
In reaction to the April 17 death of Cardinal Francis E. George, U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders recalled his leadership, faithfulness and friendship.