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Mass for those suffering from addiction

St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia’s Old City section will celebrate a Nov. 16 liturgy invoking God's healing for those struggling with substance abuse.

‘The Real Sister Act’ examines segregation in religious life

Shannen Dee Williams of Villanova University will examine segregation and exclusion among U.S. women's congregations at a Nov. 16 talk sponsored by the Archdiocese's Office for Black Catholics.

IHM sisters host vocation discernment retreat

Single young women, ages 18-35, are invited to spend a weekend in prayer and fellowship with the congregation from Nov. 15-17 at the order's motherhouse in Malvern.

Parish program helps seniors stay healthy at home

An archdiocesan program has become a national model by partnering with 11 local parishes to provide independent older adults with much-needed services, as the nation faces a "tsunami of aging."

Shanahan H.S. stages ‘Rock of Ages’

Students will perform the high school version of the Broadway musical, which features hits from 1980's bands such as Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake. The shows, which are open to the public, take place Nov. 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24.

Malvern welcomes men for weekend retreat

Father George Rutler of EWTN will reflect on the power of renewal during an annual Knights of the Immaculata gathering from Nov. 15 to 17.

All-Catholics named for fall sports

See all the student-athletes named to the All-Catholic first, second and third teams in boys and girls soccer, and field hockey, for autumn 2019.

St. Peter mixes Eagles football, theology of the body

The West Brandywine parish will host a Nov. 17 game viewing party for young men that will include a presentation by Brendan McCauley on how the church views love and human sexuality.

Christmas festival at St. Francis Xavier

The Oratory, located in the city's Fairmount section, will host a Nov. 24 gathering to give shoppers a head start on their holiday gift lists, while supporting the parish's school.

Miraculous Medal Shrine offers solemn novena on reconciliation

The series of daily prayers and Masses from Nov. 18-26 will focus on the gift of the sacrament of confession, concluding on Nov. 27 with a liturgy marking the feast of the Miraculous Medal.