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Across the Aisles: Sinulog at St. Augustine
Hundreds of Catholics gathered for a devotion dear to Filipino-Americans on Aug. 18 at St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia to celebrate the Señor Santo Niño de Cebú, the Holy Child Jesus.
Across the Aisles: Poor Clare Sisters honor patron saint
The Poor Clares of the Franciscan Monastery of St. Clare in Langhorne dedicated a period of three days of prayer in honor of St. Clare, the 12th century saint from Assisi, Aug. 8 to 10.
Pilgrimage in pictures: Our Lady of Czestochowa
Prior to the feast of the Assumption, hundreds walked from Philadelphia to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, joining more than 3,000 fellow pilgrims from New Jersey. Now in its 18th year, the three-day trek is a beloved, prayerful tradition.
Biking for Vocations: Scenes from the road, in the churches
A group of seminarians completed their 150-mile tour this week through several suburban counties with stops at nine parishes in the archdiocese, all to promote vocations awareness.
Archbishop Chaput visits St. Mary’s, prays at Latin Mass
Archbishop Charles Chaput traveled to Conshohocken and St. Mary Quasi-Parish to confirm several young people Aug. 11. He presided during the celebration of Mass in the Extraordinary Form in Latin.
Across the Aisles: St. Katharine Drexel’s first anniversary at the Cathedral
The sacred remains of the beloved Philadelphia saint were transferred to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul last summer. On Aug. 2, worshipers gathered to mark the occasion with a memorial Mass, recalling the former heiress's "prophetic witness" to the Gospel.
Biking for Vocations begins opening stage of parish tour
The vocations awareness event began Aug. 8 at St. Charles Seminary as eight seminarians and a support crew began their 150-mile cycling tour of nine parishes including the first, St. Maximilian Kolbe in West Chester.
New ‘ministry of accompaniment’ kicks off
At a July 27 workshop hosted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, some 200 attendees learned about practical, prayerful ways in which they can support individuals facing immigration detention or deportation.
Kids in Catholic programs enjoy summer fun in park
More than 500 kids from Catholic Social Services' Out-Of-School Time programs had fun playing games, sports, face painting and more on a sunny Friday, July 19 at Neshaminy Shore Picnic Park.
Across the Aisles: St. Ann Church, Bristol
While St. Ann's is now a worship site of St. Mark Parish in Bristol, the church hosted a 40 Hours devotion last week. After Mass July 19 the faithful prayed prayers to St. Ann by candlelight and venerated relics of saints.