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Holy Innocents Parish to Hold Third Annual Multicultural Christmas Concert
The North Philadelphia parish will host the concert Dec. 6.
Join St. Francis of Assisi Parish for Annual Christmas Bazaar
The annual community event in Norristown is set for Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym.
Christmas Card Ministry Teaches Children Empathy, Cheers Lonely Seniors
Bensalem teacher, therapist, and book author Elizabeth Ross has delivered nearly 28,000 Christmas cards to lonely people in nursing homes, retirement communities, and hospitals while teaching valuable lessons in empathy to local schoolchildren.
Basket Raffle to Benefit CRS, NDS to Run Dec. 2-18
Enter for a chance to win fair trade items and contribute to Catholic Relief Services and Nutritional Development Services.
Local Young Adults Share Insights on Catholic, Jewish Faiths
Two St. Joseph’s University seniors have participated in an interfaith dialogue, sponsored by national Catholic and Jewish leaders, to explore their religious traditions.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes New Audited Financial Statements
Audited financial statements released Nov. 27 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 for the archdiocesan Office for Financial Services showed a slightly better surplus than the projected break-even core operating result.
Young Adult Catholics Come to ‘The Well,’ Find Ways to Share Faith
The first conference of the archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults Nov. 23 saw a “fantastic” response, helping attendees build community and become “on fire” with their faith.
Old St. Joseph’s to Host 7th Annual Advent by Candlelight Event Dec. 4
Explore how experiences of Christmas wonder can strengthen relationship with God this Advent.
New Text for Eucharistic Devotion Published in U.S.
The newly translated “Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass” should be used by all the faithful, not just clergy, said Father Dennis Gill.
South Philly Parish to Honor Expectant Mothers Dec. 1
St. Paul Parish will give a special blessing to mothers-to-be and their child during the 12:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 1.