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Sample some craft beers, learn about beer making and beer tasting by a brewmaster expert. Each brew is paired with a spiritual reflection given by Father Jim DeGrassa.
Lenten Program: Celtic Spirituality: Of Wisdom and Contemplation
This day will explore the interplay of wisdom and contemplation as viewed through the lens of Celtic-Spirituality, a spirituality Carl McComan described as, “at the edge of the world.” There will be a time for quiet reflection, prayer and discussion.
Lenten Program: Forgiveness: Grace in the Giving and Receiving
Explore the meaning and substance of forgiveness and its real-life applications to our lives, our relationships, our communities and the world God so loves.
Ash Wednesday Retreat: Jean Vanier and the Wound of Loneliness
As we entrust our hearts to these sacred forty days, we will draw on the insight of philosopher, theologian and humanitarian Jean Vanier, who revealed the gift hidden in vulnerability. We will explore the wisdom he learned through those judged the poorest, “We are desperately, infinitely loved as we are.”
Un-Selfing the Self: Dissolving into the Divine
In this retreat, we will explore ‘un-selfing the self’ from a variety of contemplative perspectives so that it may offer compelling inspiration for our spiritual journeys and everyday lives.
Catholic Schools Week highlights learning, service, leadership
Students and teachers throughout the archdiocese are marking the observance with Masses, pep rallies, science projects and even a flower show. Longtime educators will be honored at a Jan. 31 Mass at the Cathedral.
Sister Joseph Francis Stauffer, I.H.M., dies at 92
After graduating from West Catholic Girls High School in 1944, she would teach in elementary school as an I.H.M. sister for 37 years, then serve another 17 years at Little Flower High School.
Catholic agencies disappointed by court’s order limiting immigrant aid
The Jan. 27 decision upholds a "public charge" rule that denies green cards to legal immigrants who rely on food stamps, Medicaid and housing vouchers. Advocates fear the policy will prevent access to "vital nutrition and housing assistance."
Local preschoolers extend high-fives, hugs for Archbishop Perez
During a Jan. 24 tour of the archdiocesan Casa del Carmen ministry, the former "Padre Nelson" returned to North Philadelphia where he had served for a decade, meeting youngsters and reconnecting with old friends.
New Orleans Archdiocese denies NFL team helped hide abuse
The archdiocese dismissed as "outrageous" an AP story Jan. 24 that said the New Orleans Saints, owned by devout Catholics, allegedly helped the archdiocese with public relations damage control on sex abuse claims.