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From pre-K to 8th grade, an immersion in water studies
St. Patrick School's students learned about water through their classes in six different disciplines, involving the entire school for two months this fall. See our photo gallery.
Catholic parishioners serve meals and make friends at Coventry Christian Church
Members of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick, volunteered Dec. 14 at God's Kitchen, a soup kitchen run in the school of a Protestant church in Pottstown, helping to feed the poor and homeless members of the community. See our photo gallery.
Hundreds of kids come aboard for special Christmas party
Some 500 young people, representing 16,000 who receive services from over a dozen Catholic Social Services's programs throughout the year, came together for a "Polar Express"-themed party hosted by Archbishop Charles Chaput. See our photo gallery.
Pope John Paul II High School hosts annual Christmas party for first graders
More than 350 first-grade students from local Catholic elementary schools were treated to a Christmas party hosted at Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford.
Mercy Vocational High School opens Year of Mercy at St. Martin de Porres Church
Mercy Vocational High School kicked off the Year of Mercy with a Mass at St. Martin de Porres Church on Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Mass was concelebrated by Father Stephen Thorne, pastor of St. Martin de Porres, and Franciscan Father Richard Owens, alumnus of Mercy Vocational.
Across the Aisles – Philadelphia Cursillo celebrates 50th anniversary Mass
The Philadelphia Cursillo Movement celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Mass Dec. 6 at St. Martin of Tours Church. Father Gasper Genaurdi, spiritual director for the English-speaking Philadelphia Cursillo, was the main celebrant of the Mass. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Malvern Retreat House hosts annual Communion Mass and luncheon
Malvern Retreat House held its annual Communion Mass and luncheon on Nov. 15 where the St. Joseph the Worker Medal was awarded to Lou Baldwin, Martie Gillin, James F. Nolen III, and Bob Sims.
Martha’s Choice Marketplace offers help, with dignity
Bishop John McIntyre blessed an innovative food pantry of Catholic Social Services in Norristown, which allows needy families in Montgomery county to select food items in the manner of shopping at a market. See our photo gallery.
Scenes from the pro-life gala
The Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia held its 33rd annual Stand Up for Life banquet Nov. 22, which honored local individuals who witness to the sanctity of life in their work. See our photo gallery.
Across the Aisles: Ukrainian major archbishop visits Philadelphia cathedral
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk blessed new mosaics of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, and Venerable Andrey Sheptytsky of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, who died in a Soviet prison in 1944.