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BLOCS Marks National Scholarship Awareness Month, Opens New Local Office
As Pennsylvania’s largest scholarship organization, BLOCS emphasized its link to the Philadelphia region’s students and families by cutting the ribbon on its new office in King of Prussia Nov. 13.
Cross from St. John Paul II’s visit finds new home at Malvern Retreat House
The 34-foot white cross towered over the main altar during the saintly pope’s 1979 visit to Philadelphia and later over St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Overbrook campus for decades. It was permanently installed in Malvern this week.
Faithful Encouraged, not Obligated, to Attend Dec. 9 Mass for Immaculate Conception
Archbishop Nelson Pérez has granted a dispensation from the holy day of obligation since it falls this year on Dec. 8, a Sunday.
Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, to Host Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Bucks County parish holds a Thanksgiving Dinner each year to bring the community together.
Paola Cubides Herrera Named Executive Director of the Community Center at Visitation
The appointment becomes effective on Jan. 6, 2025.
Sister Barbara Glennon, SSJ, dies at 90
Sister Barbara Glennon SSJ, (formerly Sister Miriam Cecelia), age 90, died on November 6, 2024.
Priests, Lay Writers Pen Weekly Commentaries on Sunday Gospels
A new series of scholarly and personal reflections from clerical and lay perspectives, available in weekly email newsletters, is a project of the Catholic Preaching Institute at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Celebrate the Holiday Season at Good Shepherd Catholic’s Annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 22-23
Join Good Shepherd Catholic for their annual celebration consisting of vendors, food, raffles, visits with Santa, and more.
Cardinal Dougherty HS Alumni to Celebrate Legacy and Heritage Nov. 17
Join Cardinal Dougherty High School for a showcase of their school’s history on Nov. 17.
Saint Katharine of Siena Charismatic Prayer Group to Hold Mass and Healing Service Nov. 14
Come celebrate Mass on Nov. 14 with the Saint Katharine of Siena Charismatic Prayer Group.