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Canadian: Becoming a cardinal intensifies ministry to people on margins

Cardinal-designate Michael Czerny, a Canadian Jesuit who is one of Pope Francis' point men for the pastoral care of and political advocacy for migrants and refugees, said becoming a cardinal is "an intensification" of his ministry.

First Saturday Rosary Walk with St. Patrick Parish

Come join the community of St. Patrick Parish in its monthly rosary walk. We’ll begin the day with daily Mass at 8 AM.

Camilla Hall Oktoberfest 2019

Fall Festival - Flea Market, Food, Children's Games, Drawings for $5,000, Notre Dame Football Weekend, Philadelphia Sports Teams Tickets. Homemade Candy, Baked Goods, Wooden Crafts, Aprons and Accessories, Small Gift Items for Sale.

American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia Fall Lecture

The American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia invites you to dinner and a lecture. In this lecture, Dr. Tom McCarthy explores the postwar transformation of American and Catholic higher education by recounting the professional experience of his father, psychologist-educator Thomas N. McCarthy, and his colleagues at La Salle College.

38th Annual Stand Up for Life Dinner

The Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia will host their 38th Annual Stand Up for Life Dinner. Join more than 1,200 friends and fellow supporters for a special evening in Center City, Philadelphia.

Online Support Group for Divorced/Separated Catholics

St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation holds an online support group for divorced and separated Catholics on the first Tuesday of each month for one hour.

Notre Dame de Lourdes School Carnival

Join us for rides, games, good food and fun for all at our annual Carnival which will be held in the parking lot behind Notre Dame de Lourdes School, Thursday, October 3rd through Saturday, October 5th from 6:00 to 10:00 PM each night. Amusements will be provided by Lynam’s Amusements.

Panelists tout drop in sex abuse cases, see more to be done on crisis

Four speakers with expert knowledge of the clergy sexual abuse scandal plotted the past, present and future, ranging from progress in responding to the crisis to the slow pace of reform.

After faith leaders’ border visit, the resolve to help migrants grows

The faith leaders' visit came the same day the U.S. Department of State announced the Trump administration was capping refugee resettlement at a historic low of 18,000.

Sounds of music, laughter — and silence — grace AbbeyFest

The major Catholic music festival returned for the sixth year to Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, where 4,000 people cheered to bands, played games and prayed together under the stars Saturday, Sept. 21.