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Scenes from the 5K race at St. Andrew’s, Drexel Hill
The 10th annual Spirit 5K Run and Walk through the streets of Delaware County drew the community together at St. Andrew Parish.
Prayer service offers healing, and the patience to await it
An Oct. 24 gathering at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul chapel lifted hands, hearts and voices in praise and petition. Sponsored by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and the Office for Life and Family, the event focused on Christ's power to restore both body and soul.
Women embrace their God-given identity, mission at day-long event
The sold-out 2019 Catholic Women's Conference on Oct. 26 explored the role of women as "unique and unrepeatable" creations with a clear role in the divine plan for humanity.
Across the Aisles: St. Helena Parish, Blue Bell
Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant and homilist for the Montgomery County parish's 100th anniversary Mass Sunday, Oct. 27.
World Mission Sunday events pray for missionary spirit
Faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrated World Mission Sunday Oct. 20 with Mass, a rosary and activities at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Four take next step to permanent diaconate
Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman conferred the rite of candidacy Oct. 2 on the men who continue their formation toward ordination as permanent deacons for the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Across the Aisles: Penn-Drexel Newman Center
The community of the Newman Center for the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University gathered recently for the blessing of their newly renovated center in Philadelphia's University City section.
Faithful journey to Washington, for Mary
Some 2,000 Catholics of the Philadelphia Archdiocese traveled to the nation's capital Oct. 19 for a day of devotion to the Blessed Mother and prayers in the numerous shrines in her honor at "America's church."
Catholic Charismatics praise gifts of Spirit at conference
The annual Philadelphia Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference drew faithful Oct. 5 for 12 hours of praise and worship music, rosary, confessions, eucharistic adoration, talks by speakers, fellowship and Mass.
Scenes from the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Mass
Hundreds of Catholics gathered to celebrate their roots in the faith and their homeland for the annual Mass Saturday, Oct. 5 at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia.