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Across the Aisles: St. Matthew School, Philadelphia
Students of St. Matthew School in Northeast Philadelphia celebrated the feast day of their parish's patron saint Sept. 21 with a liturgy for all students and parishioners, celebrated by their pastor, Father Patrick Welsh.
It’s faith al fresco at AbbeyFest
Thousands of teens, young adults and people of all ages came out to Daylesford Abbey in Paoli Sept. 22 for the fifth annual festival of Christian music and celebration of Catholic faith.
Across the Aisles: Assumption B.V.M., West Grove
Members of the southern Chester County parish didn't let rain dampen their spirits as they moved their Donor and Volunteer picnic inside to the school gym for fun, friendship and food Sept. 9.
Religious celebrate life of faithfulness, through the years
Sixty-four religious sisters, brothers and priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their profession into consecrated life celebrated in prayer and community at the Jubilarian Mass Sept. 9.
Smiles in the sun at St. Thomas More’s annual family picnic
Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Pottstown parish gathered for a Sept. 16 cookout at Warwick Park.
Across the Aisles: Indian Catholic Heritage Day
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church in Northeast Philadelphia hosted the annual Mass and cultural celebration for Indian Catholics in the Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara, Knanaya rites, along with Roman Catholics, Sept. 14.
Catholic schools kick off year in high spirits
More than 300 students representing Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered for a pep rally Sept. 7 at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann in Philadelphia.
Across the Aisles: Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media
The Delaware County parish celebrated 150 years with a Mass Sept. 8. About 5,400 families call it their spiritual home, which is led by Father Edward Bell, pastor. See scenes from the anniversary Mass.
Our Lady of Angels moves to O’Hara after fire
After a devastating July 18 fire, students and teachers from the Delco grade school have found a temporary home at Cardinal O'Hara High School, while rebuilding efforts are underway.
Backpacks are a blessing at Casa del Carmen preschool
The agency of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services in North Philadelphia got its 73 3- and 5-year-old learners ready for the new school year with a blessing led by the pastor of St. William Parish.