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Beloved Marian feast honors ‘mother, companion, advocate’
Some 1,200 area faithful, many traveling several miles on foot, are expected at a Dec. 11 celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, marking a 16th-century appearance of Mary that continues to inspire profound devotion.
‘Welcome home’ program answers ‘How do I return to church?’
St. Augustine Parish in Philadelphia presents a Theology on Tap event Dec. 16 at an Irish pub to answer anyone's questions on how to come back to the Catholic Church after an absence for any reason.
Immaculate Conception points to Christ and Christmas, says local priest
God "reached back in time" from the cross to preserve Mary from original sin, making her "a worthy dwelling" for Jesus and preparing us to be the same, said Father Dennis Gill.
In morning darkness, pope observes Immaculate Conception
An hour before sunrise, Pope Francis set white roses at a statue of the Immaculate Conception in the center of Rome, praying Mary would help all who suffer.
At Advent gathering, ancient prayer speaks to ‘what’s happening today’
The Religious Sisters of the Assumption are inviting faithful to "raise their experiences to God" by chanting the Liturgy of the Hours Dec. 11.
Classical music concert coming to Carmelite Monastery
The concert to benefit the Philadelphia Carmel will take place Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. featuring Michael Sheerin, organist and music director at the National Shrine of St. Rita, and cellist David Traub.
American Catholic Historical Society to host Christmas social
The society invites members and non-members to its annual party on Friday, Dec. 10 in Philadelphia. Beverages, dinner, dessert and music are provided, including a soloist, pianist and communally sung Christmas carols.
Come for a night of caroling in Philadelphia
The Sisters of Life invite all to enjoy the hope and light of Christmas with a night of caroling in the city on Thursday, Dec. 16. Hot chocolate and cookies, as well as the sacrament of confession, will be provided.
Settlement funds help restart archdiocesan foster care program
Following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services is working to relaunch a "foundational mission program" for vulnerable kids.
In Greece, Pope expresses concern for democracy’s decline in Europe
"Here democracy was born," Pope Francis told Greek officials. "Yet we cannot avoid noting with concern how today -- and not only in Europe -- we are witnessing a retreat from democracy" to authoritarianism and populism's "easy answers."