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You are Made New: Healing Retreat for Women
For women of all ages seeking deeper relationship with our Lord, authentic connection with other Catholic women and freedom from habitual patterns such as anxiety, self-criticism and feelings of worthlessness. Retreat includes Mass, teaching on the 5 Keys to Freedom in Christ, healing prayer, personal coaching, reflection, adoration, and more. Come, as together we grow in freedom and live life more attuned to the Holy Spirit.
‘Wizard of Oz’ shows its actors are ‘more than their disabilities’
Students from Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf and St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments joined forces to stage an innovative production of the classic tale at Holy Innocents Parish.
Second Sundays with the Culture Project
Join the Culture Project and friends for a night of prayer and fun during their second Sunday gathering of the month.
Quantum Spirituality with Dr. Michelle Francl-Donny
The Phyllis Martin Day annual program honors the memory of Phyllis Martin, Obl. O. Praem. Dr. Francl- Donnay’s background in both chemistry and theology brings a unique perspective to the relationship between an intersection of science and religion within the Catholic tradition of "Faith Seeking Understanding."
15th Canonization Anniversary Mass for Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla 15th Canonization Anniversary Mass Celebration will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019.
Missouri bishop urges broader approach to help survivors, parishes heal
"It is important for bishops to have meetings with survivors, to get to know their stories. It impacts you. How could it not?" Bishop W. Shawn McKnight said May 6.
Archdiocesan staff ‘walk the talk’ on ending hunger
Several employees from Nutritional Development Services joined in the 23rd annual Walk Against Hunger which typically raises $200,000 for anti-hunger organizations in the Philadelphia region.
Pope says study on women deacons was inconclusive
The commission Pope Francis appointed to study the history and identity of women deacons did not reach a unanimous conclusion about whether deaconesses in the early church were "ordained" or formally "blessed," the pope said.
Father Joseph McCloskey, retired Navy chaplain, pastor dies at 85
The South Philadelphia native marched with the Mummers as a young man then studied for the priesthood. As a priest chaplain he rose to commander and served on aircraft carriers in Vietnam and the Middle East.
AmeriCorps partnership expands sisters’ service and transforms members
In Notre Dame-AmeriCorps, members spend 11 months serving in a variety of individual and small-group teaching, tutoring and other programs. In exchange, they receive a stipend for living allowances, help with student loans through AmeriCorps, a wealth of new skills and, often, a lifetime appreciation for service.