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Abbey Fest set to draw 5,000 for 6th annual concert, fun day
The festival featuring top Christian bands, Catholic prayer and fun for the family returns Saturday, Sept. 21 to Daylesford Abbey in Paoli -- see the artist lineup and more details.
Historical Preservation in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: St. Peter Claver and St. Laurentius
For the first event of the season, we are pleased to feature two documentary projects that recount the history of efforts to preserve sacred space in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Former priest arrested on sex abuse charges in Bucks Co.
Francis X. Trauger, who had been laicized in 2005, was arrested Sept. 3 on charges of sexually assaulting two boys in the mid-1990s and early 2000s at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Levittown.
Holy hour at Cathedral with Sisters of Life
The congregation invites all to join in adoration on Sunday, Sept. 29, followed by a 6:30 p.m. Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
First Saturday Rosary Walk with St. Patrick’s Parish
Come join the community of St. Patrick Parish in its monthly rosary walk. We’ll begin the day with daily Mass and walk around the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood praying the rosary afterward.
Men’s Study on the Book of St. James: Pearls of Wisdom for Living Life
DVD series presented by Jeff Cavins; study of Book of St. James from New Testament; each presentation 55 min. followed by 30 min.discussion in small groups.
First Annual Communion Brunch
Mass; delicious brunch; KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Deacon Steve Javie, former NBA referee and current NBA analyst on ESPN; permanent Deacon at St.Andrew Parish in Newtown.
Pat Joy Memorial Charity Golf Outing
$680 per foursome; $170 Singles; contact Len Kuchera at 215-295-3037 or Brian Derby at 295-994-7907 or go to www.yardleyknights.org.
Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Oct. 5, choosing prelates from 13 different nations as a sign of "the missionary vocation of the church that continues to proclaim the merciful love of God to all men and women of the earth."
New cardinals: Pope’s choices stress dialogue, care for poor
After the consistory to create new cardinals in early October, Pope Francis will have chosen more than half of the men who will enter the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor.