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‘Vibrant’ St. Martin of Tours Parish Thrives as its Second Century Begins with Feast Day Mass

A Sunday Mass preceding the patronal feast gathered a highly diverse community Nov. 10 for a liturgy celebrated in five languages.

After a Decade, the Culture Project Greets New CEO, Plans to Expand

Founder Cristina Whalen is stepping back from her leadership role while long-time pro-life advocate Greg Schleppenbach steps up. He hopes to recruit more missionaries to promote a culture of dignity and sexual integrity among young people.

Bernardine Sisters Celebrate 130 Years of Prayerful Mission Service

Based in Reading, the order capped a year-long series of reflections on the sisters’ service in Eastern Pennsylvania and now five other countries.

Events Focus on History, Gifts of Black Catholics This Month

November is Black Catholic History Month, “a time to be remember, celebrate, and live as the Missionary Disciples the world needs,” said a local Black Catholic priest.

Cathedral to Hold Advent Retreat Dec. 14

Celebrate the Advent season of hope and preparation with a retreat day of prayer, presentation, Mass, Penance and Reconciliation, and more.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Launch of Jubilee Year 2025

Local celebration of the Universal Church’s year-long observance begins Dec. 29.

St. John’s Parishioners Devote Two Days to Mission of Service, Joy

Members of St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford, Delaware County, hosted MissionFest Oct. 19-20, marked by outreach to the needy, encounter with one another and solemn prayer.

St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation’s Annual Celebration Supper Set for Dec. 12

Gather and enjoy great food, fellowship, and learn about the good work of the foundation.

Catholic Charismatic Renewal to Host Archdiocesan Leadership Day Nov. 9

All are welcome to attend and learn more about leading prayer meetings, growing using gifts of the Holy Spirit, and spreading the news about good works within communities.

St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation to Hold Advent Retreat Nov. 30

This year’s retreat will focus on how to share the gifts of faith, hope, joy, peace, and love. It will take place at Daylesford Abbey.