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Named After First U.S. Black Priest, New Senior Housing Community Blessed by Archbishop
Father Augustus Tolton Place, a new affordable housing community for independent seniors in Southwest Philadelphia, hosted a visit by Archbishop Nelson Pérez on Monday, Oct. 7 for its formal blessing and dedication.
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Watch Livestream of Fr. Augustus Tolton Place Blessing and Dedication
Archbishop Pérez will bless the 45-unit facility which will provide affordable housing for seniors in Southwest Philadelphia.
St. Martin de Porres Mass Set for Nov. 3
The Office for Black Catholics will hold a Mass of celebration for St. Martin de Porres on his feast day, Nov. 3, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Catholic Historical Research Center to Hold Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Latest Exhibit Oct. 24
Get a behind the scenes look at "Finest Wheat: The Story of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress" on Oct. 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
IHM Sisters to Hold Young Adult Holy Hour Oct. 17
Young adults are invited to join the IHM Sisters in praying for the needs of our Church and world as well as each other during a Eucharistic Holy Hour at Villa Maria House of Studies at 7:00 p.m.
Local Day of Prayer for Health and Wellness of Clergy, Religious Set for Oct. 18
Saint John Vianney Center will host its second “Day of Prayer for the Health and Wellness of Clergy and Men and Women Religious” Friday, Oct. 18. Livestreaming of events begins at 9:00 a.m.
Local Woman’s Kindness Ministry Surprises Strangers with Fresh, Recycled Flowers
Patricia Gallagher, a parishioner at Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale, leads the Happy Flower Day Project, spreading kindness to others by giving recycled flowers a fresh purpose.
American Catholic Historical Society to Hold Virtual Lecture on Catholic-Protestant Relations Oct. 15
Join the American Catholic Historical Society for a virtual lecture on Catholic-Protestant relations given by Dr. Leah Mickens on Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
St. Charles Seminary to Hold New Campus Open House Oct. 13
Explore Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus in Lower Gwynedd on Oct. 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.