Photo features
Seminary exhibits creches from around the world
More than 50 international Christmas crèches are on display in the Ryan Memorial Library at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood through Feb. 1. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Archbishop’s Christmas party brings joy to 400 needy children
About 400 children served by Catholic Social Services throughout the year -- representing thousands more throughout southeastern Pennsylvania -- enjoyed themselves at the 57th annual Archbishop's Christmas Benefit for Children Dec. 19 at the Sheraton hotel in Philadelphia.
Sacred music of the season fills local churches
St. Anne Parish in Philadelphia and St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish in Rydal celebrated the joyful sounds of Christmas in concerts at their respective churches last week.
Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Worshipers filled the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the vigil Mass of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Thursday, Dec. 11. See our photo gallery from the celebration.
A look into a Catholic Social Services food cupboard
See our photo gallery of the Montgomery County Family Services Center, based in Norristown, whose food cupboard distributes perishable and non-perishable foods to thousands of families in need each month.
Women gather to pray, learn, celebrate
See our photo gallery from the Catholic Women’s Conference held Dec. 7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Youth serve the church at Epiphany of Our Lord
See a photo gallery of Joyful Noise and active Catholic teens serving at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Plymouth Meeting.
Vietnamese Catholics pray for homeland’s martyrs at St. Helena
The parish community of St. Helena's, which welcomes many people of Vietnamese heritage, celebrated the feast of the 117 Vietnamese martyrs Sunday, Dec. 1, at the church in Northeast Philadelphia. Archbishop Charles Chaput was main celebrant for the Mass that included prayers of intercession to the martyrs and other elements of traditional Vietnamese Catholic culture. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Eighth graders step up to high school for Visitation Day
Eighth grade students from across the Philadelphia Archdiocese had the opportunity to visit the high school of their choice on Thursday, Nov. 14. To encourage their future enrollment at a Catholic high school, the students were given tours, met teachers, played games and were treated to performances by high school students. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
End of Year of Faith
The Year of Faith, declared by retired Pope Benedict XVI for the universal church, came to a close Nov. 24. Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant for the closing Mass last Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. (Photos by Sarah Webb)