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St Edmonds Home marks 100th anniversary
The residential program for children with intellectual and physical disabilities, based in Rosemont, celebrated its centennial with a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Watch below and view photos from the mass here. (Video by Sarah Webb)
Black Catholics’ Office sponsors Revival 2016 in Phila.
The pews of the venerable Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul were filled with joyful, prayerful Black Catholic faithful for a two-day revival Sept. 26-27 -- watch a video.
AbbeyFest draws thousands for rocking music fair
Abbey Faith and Music Festival brought teenagers, young adults and parents to the grounds of Daylesford Abbey in Paoli for a big party including games, food, time for prayer and some of the biggest names in Christian pop music all day long and into the night.
In thanksgiving for a saint with ties to Norristown
Watch our video of a Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop John McIntyre for the Missionaries of Charity's founder Sept. 20 at St. Patrick Church in Norristown.
Matthew Kelly inspires crowd at St. Alphonsus Church, Maple Glen
Prolific Catholic author and evangelist Matthew Kelly addressed hundreds of people in packed churches as he made two appearances in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia recently.
Easter: The Season of Resurrection
The rising of Jesus Christ from the dead at Easter has profound, personal implications for everyone. Watch our video of Michelle Francl-Donnay offering practical ways to live the Easter joy of new life in Christ.
Women speak through prayer for Little Sisters of the Poor
A rally cosponsored by the group Women Speak for Themselves and the archdiocesan Office for the New Evangelization drew about 100 people to support the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Green hermits: An ancient vocation meets a new awareness
Watch a video on how environmental concern and Pope Francis' ministry are contributing to a growing interest in the vocation of hermits in the church.
Serra Club welcomes Tony Melendez to seminary benefit
Watch a video of the benefit concert and fundraising event for vocations programs in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, held Jan. 30 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Clergy, religious and laity hitting streets with mercy
Mother of Mercy House offers spiritual comfort and meets human needs in the "K&A" neighborhood of Kensington in North Philadelphia. Watch our video on the project.