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All parishioners urged to bring new people into church

Bringing new people into the Catholic Church and praying with them is the responsibility of the whole parish community, not only the pastor or the parish's RCIA ministry, a top liturgy leader said.

Plans revealed for tall towers near cathedral basilica

A 23-story residential tower may rise behind the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on the site of a vacant convent if a plan proposed last month is approved by the City of Philadelphia.

Faith, Fellowship, and Coffee Event sponsored by St. Norbert’s (Paoli) Young Adults

Faith, Fellowship, and Coffee event at Burlap and Bean Roasthouse in Newtown Square, PA. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the coffee house.

First Fridays at St. Charles Seminary

Join the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Community Friday, February 7th at 8:00 PM for a First Friday Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration.

Hiking to Heal: Recovering Joy

In this hiking/walking retreat at the Daylesford Abbey, we warmly welcome you, wherever you are on your faith journey, to join us for a time of respite in God’s natural creation.

Hiking to Heal — Happiness: A Way of Life

Wherever you are on your faith journey, all are welcome for a hiking/walking retreat Feb. 7 at Daylesford Abbey and a time of respite in God’s natural creation.

Northeast Philly parish’s 5K race draws 400 to the finish line

St. Anselm Parish's eighth 19154 5K race on Feb. 1 through the city's Parkwood section united parishioners and the community while raising funds for parish youth group events.

Spotlight on Local History: Commodore Barry and the Irish in Philadelphia

John Kelly of the National Park Service will explore the life and legacy of Commodore John Barry, his contributions to American freedom and the Irish American community that he inhabited and helped to shape.

Young adults host Overcoming the World retreat in Malvern

You are invited to step away from the world Feb. 7-8 and spend some very special time with Jesus and other young adults who are seeking a relationship with him.

Mary Higgins Clark had enduring bond with worldwide readership

The best-selling author and faithful parishioner known as the "queen of suspense" to her millions of readers, died of natural causes in Naples, Florida, Jan. 31. She was 92.