Photo features
Unaccompanied in a new land, but no longer alone
Ten young men who are settling in the United States after fleeing their homelands alone enjoyed a meal and a show of support at their new home in Bensalem. See our photo gallery.
Hundreds gather for St. John Neumann Mass
On the saint's feast day, worshipers prayed at the tomb of the saint at St. Peter the Apostle Church. See our photo gallery for scenes from the Mass on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Blessed Trinity School hosts Christmas party
The students, families and staff of the Northeast Philadelphia school gathered for a live Nativity pageant and party to follow in the school gym, with all enjoying games and a visit from Santa Claus. See our photo gallery.
From pre-K to 8th grade, an immersion in water studies
St. Patrick School's students learned about water through their classes in six different disciplines, involving the entire school for two months this fall. See our photo gallery.
Catholic parishioners serve meals and make friends at Coventry Christian Church
Members of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick, volunteered Dec. 14 at God's Kitchen, a soup kitchen run in the school of a Protestant church in Pottstown, helping to feed the poor and homeless members of the community. See our photo gallery.
Hundreds of kids come aboard for special Christmas party
Some 500 young people, representing 16,000 who receive services from over a dozen Catholic Social Services's programs throughout the year, came together for a "Polar Express"-themed party hosted by Archbishop Charles Chaput. See our photo gallery.
Pope John Paul II High School hosts annual Christmas party for first graders
More than 350 first-grade students from local Catholic elementary schools were treated to a Christmas party hosted at Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford.
Mercy Vocational High School opens Year of Mercy at St. Martin de Porres Church
Mercy Vocational High School kicked off the Year of Mercy with a Mass at St. Martin de Porres Church on Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Mass was concelebrated by Father Stephen Thorne, pastor of St. Martin de Porres, and Franciscan Father Richard Owens, alumnus of Mercy Vocational.
Across the Aisles – Philadelphia Cursillo celebrates 50th anniversary Mass
The Philadelphia Cursillo Movement celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Mass Dec. 6 at St. Martin of Tours Church. Father Gasper Genaurdi, spiritual director for the English-speaking Philadelphia Cursillo, was the main celebrant of the Mass. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Malvern Retreat House hosts annual Communion Mass and luncheon
Malvern Retreat House held its annual Communion Mass and luncheon on Nov. 15 where the St. Joseph the Worker Medal was awarded to Lou Baldwin, Martie Gillin, James F. Nolen III, and Bob Sims.