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Cardinal Rigali returns to celebrate Mass for contemplative nuns
The former Archbishop of Philadelphia traveled to St. Andrew Church in Newtown where the Poor Clares of the Franciscan Monastery in Langhorne met him for their 100th anniversary Mass.
Two years after World Meeting, garden honors event’s supporters
Archbishop Charles Chaput dedicated the new World Meeting of Families-Philadelphia 2015 Donor Wall and Memorial Garden on Sept. 28 at the cathedral. The wall displays plaques that memorialize the names of donors.
Revival lifts spirits through music, praise, preaching at Cathedral
Hundreds of faithful and clergy from several parishes in the Black Catholic community gathered Sept. 25-26 to worship God, led by a Dominican priest from Chicago, the Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir and the Immanuel Movement Praise Team.
Pope John Paul II H.S. hits the road for historic home game
Alumni from the four "legacy" schools from Conshohocken and Norristown that led to today's Catholic high school in Royersford enjoyed a game Sept. 28 on their old field -- and a thrilling win for the Panthers in overtime.
Walk for Life draws pro-lifers, including youths, to city
In conjunction with the 40 Days for Life campaign, a public witness for the sanctity of life was held on Sept. 24 in Sister Cities Park in Philadelphia, followed by Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
New home for old church records opens its doors in Phila.
The Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, housing Catholic artifacts and documents since the 19th century, was blessed Sept. 21. It occupies the former Our Lady of Ransom School in Northeast Philadelphia.
Archbishop Carroll H.S. celebrates 50th anniversary
Archbishop Charles Chaput paid a visit to the students, faculty and staff at Archbishop Carroll High School, Radnor, to launch the year-long observance with a Mass on Sept. 22 in the school auditorium.
Lectors receive ministry in rites at St. Charles Seminary
Seventeen men received the ministry of lector, through which they will proclaim the Word of God in liturgies, Sept. 16. They included four seminarians and eight permanent deacon candidates for the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Across the Aisles: SS. Philip and James Parish, Exton
The lay faithful and religious sisters at the Chester County parish joined their pastor, Father Joseph Dieckhaus as he celebrated the Mass in the parish church on Saturday, Sept. 16.
AbbeyFest 2017 is a hit for teens, families and the church
Thousands of people came to Daylesford Abbey in Paoli for the fourth annual AbbeyFest, a day-long celebration featuring top contemporary Christian musical acts, games and communal prayer under the stars.