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Blessing of Nativity scene marks 20th year in Philadelphia
For the first time, the blessing took place not at LOVE Park near City Hall but on the corner of 18th and Race Streets at the foot of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The blessing featured Catholic students singing carols.
Across the Aisles: St. John the Baptist Church, Bridgeport
See scenes from the Mass in the Anglican tradition celebrated by Father David Ousley on Sunday, Dec. 11 for his parishioners who, like him, are former Episcopalians. They are Catholic but retain their own Anglican traditions and liturgy.
Our Lady of Guadalupe feast celebrated in Philadelphia
Faithful from across Philadelphia walked from their home parishes on Sunday night, Dec. 11 to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for a Mass in anticipation of the Dec. 12 feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
St. Charles Seminary hosts Christmas concert
Hundreds of Catholic faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia explored St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for its annual open house Sunday, Dec. 4 followed by an evening Christmas concert of sacred and seasonal music by the seminary choir.
The Prep edges North Penn in state football playoff
The Hawks of St. Joseph's Prep pulled away with the lead late in the fourth quarter of the PIAA Class 6A semifinal with a 35-25 victory over the Knights of North Penn.
Casual setting offers place to listen, talk with the archbishop
Catholic young adults met to spend time together with Archbishop Charles Chaput during a Theology on Tap event in Lansdale Nov. 29.
Stand Up for Life Dinner draws 1,300 pro-lifers to city
The annual fundraising dinner for the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia brought out many Catholics of the Philadelphia region on Sunday, Nov. 20 to the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.
Across the Aisles: St. Joseph Church, Downingtown
The sacrament of anointing of the sick was celebrated at a special Mass Nov. 12 at the Chester County parish, after which parishioners offered lunch to participants of the Mass.
Conwell-Egan students put tech to work in community
Students demonstrated their innovative educational technology program to visitors at a dedication event for their lab named in memory of a school graduate who was successful in the scientific field.
46 receive papal honors at cathedral ceremony
The recipients of several honors were recognized for their work and support for the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia last year. Archbishop Charles Chaput led the festive Nov. 17 prayer service and ceremony.