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It’s Move-in Day at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
The 43 new seminarians prayed together and, with the help of family and returning seminarians, settled into their rooms on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and the start of a journey of formation toward priesthood.
St. William Parish’s youths help needy Philadelphians
Teenager Alexa Baldon organized other young people in her Northeast Philadelphia parish to run a food drive for Aid for Friends, which helps senior shut-ins. They packaged breakfast bags and letters Aug. 13.
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church hosts Indian Catholic Heritage Day
The church in Northeast Philadelphia welcomed Bishop Edward Deliman for a Mass Aug. 12 that included a blessing for married couples and a celebration of Indian culture and Catholic faith that traces back to St. Thomas in the first century.
Across the Aisles: St Jude Malankara Catholic Church
Catholics of the Eastern Syro-Malankara rite in the Philadelphia Archdiocese gathered for divine worship on Sunday, July 16 at at their church in Philadelphia's East Oak Lane section.
Statue of ‘Homeless Jesus’ blessed at St. John’s Hospice
The life-size bronze statue of Jesus, shrouded in a blanket and lying on a park bench, was dedicated July 31 by Archbishop Charles Chaput, who also helped serve a meal to homeless men.
Archdiocesan archives settling into new home
When dedicated on Sept. 21, the Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will welcome anyone with an interest in the rich history of the church in Philadelphia.
Kids enjoy fun day out of school, in the park
Catholic Social Services hosted its annual picnic for 650 children and youth from 10 Out of School Time (OST) programs on Friday, July 21 at Neshaminy Shore Picnic Park.
Across the Aisles: Carmelite Monastery, Philadelphia
The Carmelite Monastery of St. Joseph and St. Anne hosted an overflowing congregation for a Mass that welcomed 10 new nuns into the cloistered, contemplative community.
Celebrating Native American life on St. Kateri’s feast
Guests and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament gathered July 15 at the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel in Bensalem to celebrate the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and Native American cultures.
Across the Aisles: Resurrection of Our Lord Church
Parishioners of the Northeast Philadelphia parish gathered for Mass on Sunday, July 9, celebrated by their new pastor, Father James DeGrassa.