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December 18, 2023

Holy Cross Parish School in Springfield to Hold Candlelight Procession

Holy Cross Parish School in Springfield (Delaware County) will hold a candlelight procession with all students from Pre-K3 – 8th Grade. The students will process internally from the lower Church into the upper Church.   Wednesday, December 20, 2023 7:00 p.m. Holy Cross Church 651 East Springfield Road Springfield, PA 19064 Following the procession, students […]

December 18, 2023

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Sunday, December 24, 2023, and the Christmas Day Solemn Mass at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 25, 2023. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel 18th Street and […]

December 14, 2023

Blessed Trinity School in Mayfair to Hold 10th Annual Live Nativity

Blessed Trinity School (BTC) in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia will hold its 10th Annual Live Nativity as part of its observance of Advent. The Nativity will feature students from the seventh and eighth grades as well as live animals on the steps of Saint Timothy Church. Friday, December 15, 2023 5:00 p.m. Live […]

December 13, 2023

Cardinal O’Hara High School Brings Christmas Cheer to Children in Need with Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Party and Prayer Service

Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) in Springfield (Delaware County) is working to bring Christmas cheer to children in need with its Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Party and Prayer Service. Each year, COHS partners with charitable organizations throughout the area including Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children (ABC) Christmas […]

December 9, 2023

The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Host Annual Family Christmas Celebration

The event will include caroling by the West Chester University Newman Center Choir, dancing, a seated luncheon, a distribution of gifts, and a special visit from Santa.

December 9, 2023

Saint John The Evangelist Parish in Center City to Hold Annual Christmas Concert

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City, Philadelphia will hold its annual Christmas concert titled “Christmas in Song.” Sunday, December 10, 2023 2:00 p.m. Saint John the Evangelist Parish 21 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Directed by Dr. Annette DiMedio, the performance will feature the cantors, alumni, and faculty from The University of […]

December 8, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Annual Mass Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe

Faithful from North and South Philadelphia will process on foot to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in honor of our Blessed Virgin Mary.  An estimated 1,200 people are expected to attend. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Mass honoring Our Lady of […]

December 8, 2023

Pope Francis Names Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla Auxiliary Bishops for The Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Bishop-elect Chylinski currently serves as the Rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary; Bishop-elect Cooke currently serves as the Dean of Men at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary; Bishop-elect Esmilla currently serves as the Pastor of Saint James Parish in Elkins Park and Saint Martin of Tours Parish in Philadelphia. Today’s Announcement Today, on the Solemnity of […]