Photo features
Public, ecumenical prayer service recalls Reformation’s legacy
When members of a Catholic parish and a Lutheran church met in an intersection of Mount Airy's streets on Oct. 22, they gathered in a prayer that someday "they might all be one."
Across the Aisles: Our Lady of Consolation Parish
The parish in the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia celebrated its 100th anniversary, welcoming current and former parishioners for Mass Oct. 22. See scenes from the liturgy.
Across the Aisles: St. Peter the Apostle Church
In celebration of its 175th anniversary, St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Philadelphia welcomed Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman for a Mass on Sunday, Oct. 15. See scenes from the Mass.
Charismatics raise hearts and hands in worship
Catholic faithful celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the church gathered in Delaware County last week for prayers, talks and worship. See scenes from the conference.
Liturgy marks 50 years of faith at SS. Peter and Paul
Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass for the West Chester parish on Sunday, Oct. 15, along with the parish's pastor, Father Angelo Citino.
Prayers of thanksgiving, consecration rise from filled cathedral
Deacons from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered on Sunday, Oct. 15 for a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul celebrating 50 years of the permanent diaconate in the church and in prayers consecrating the archdiocese to Our Lady of Fatima.
German-flavored young adult event had a Philly flair
Some 300 young people for an Oktoberfest party complete with an oompah band, Bavarian pretzels and of course, beer in big steins. New friends were made in the context of a Catholic gathering, which was the whole point of the affair.
High school leaders learn to respect life, with joy
Popular Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick energized and challenged more than 400 Catholic high school students representing 23 Catholic high schools at the annual High School Respect Life Leadership Day Oct. 5 at Neumann University.
Prayers of the rosary offered for victims of Las Vegas shooting
Faithful Catholics gathered to worship God and pray for Mary's intercession during the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's rosary devotion and Mass Oct. 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Blessing a new van so donors can support the poor elderly
A project to raise money for a much-needed van culminated Oct. 6 as residents of Holy Family Home and guests including the Knights of Columbus saw the Little Sisters of the Poor welcome their new vehicle.