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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.

Opening the doors to Nativity Place

See our photo gallery of Archbishop Charles Chaput dedicating the 63-apartment archdiocesan facility in Port Richmond.

Hispanic Family Day at St. Charles Seminary

See our photo gallery of the day last Sunday that 150 Hispanic families spent enjoying time together at the seminary, and perhaps becoming more open to a priestly vocation for one of their sons.

Roman prevails in championship nail biter over Judge

See scenes of the Roman Catholic vs. Father Judge Catholic League boys soccer championship.

Festival celebrates kids in Catholic after school programs

The Philadelphia 76ers Dance Team and numerous food vendors showcased the talents of 2,200 at-risk youths served by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services' Out of School Time Programs in Philadelphia. See our photo gallery of the day.

Across the Aisles: Assumption B.V.M. Church, Feasterville

Father Michael Davis was installed as the new pastor of Assumption Parish during a recent Saturday evening vigil Mass at the church with Bishop Michael Fitzgerald as main celebrant. See our photo gallery of the Mass.