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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.

New Director Looks Forward to Guiding Catholic Men in Finding Their Vocations

Father David O’Brien, appointed last June to head the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood, says he desires “to be a good example of the priesthood” and to help those interested view this vocation as a viable option.

St. Joseph Parish, Aston, to Hold Triduum Oct. 6-8

Join St. Joseph Parish in Aston for three days of services and events at their Parish Triduum Oct. 6-8 at St. Joseph Church.

Annual Catholic Women’s Conference Set for Oct. 19

Join the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Evangelization for the Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.

Catholic Foundation Welcomes New CEO

In an Sept. 26 announcement, The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia announced the appointment of Ted Qualli as president and CEO, effective Oct. 16.

Joyful Films’ Katharine Drexel Story Wins Mid-Atlantic EMMY

The award-winning film “The Total Gift: A Katharine Drexel Story” delves into what fueled the Philadelphia saint’s inspiration for her extensive service to African Americans and Native Americans: her devotion to the Eucharist.