Have Mercy on Us, O Lord:
A Prayer Vigil of Reparation and Petition
All Catholics of the greater Philadelphia area are invited to an evening of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament to ask for His mercy upon His Church in this moment of profound crisis. We come to make reparation for our own sins and those of our bishops and priests. We come also in confident hope that from Christ’s superabounding mercy will come the purification, healing and restoration of holiness for which we long. Individuals, parishes and communities are invited to come and make their own Holy Hours throughout the evening.
Please help us invite others:
Friday, September 14, 2018
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
5 PM to Midnight
The doors of the Cathedral will be open to all who wish to come and pray during this period. Everyone is invited to make this a day of fasting.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th St & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19103archphila.org/vigil
Below you will find great Catholic events taking place in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the newsletter, please email all pertinent information in the format used below to phillyevang@archphila.org for consideration. Events must be received by the 23rd of each month.
Thursday, August 30, 2018, 7:00 to 8:30 PM Event: The Cardinal's ForumAn annual gathering that advances the academic formation of seminary students and provides continuing education for the lay faithful about a topic of contemporary concern Topic: "Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment"- Preparing for the Synod of Bishops in October 2018Panelists: Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap, Dr. John Haas, Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFSLocation: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Vianney Hall Auditorium, WynnewoodMore info: View the flyer
September 1, 2, 3 & September 8 & 9; 12 noon to 8 PM daily
Event: 53rd Annual Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair
Family-friendly cultural celebration featuring unlimited amusement rides, live music on two stages, performances by Polish folk dance groups, traditional Polish and American cuisine, Little Circus show, crafters, historical re-enactors, and baskets for raffle. Admission: $12 per person
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA
September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2nd, 7-9 PM (Tuesdays)Location: SS Peter and Paul Parish, 1325 Boot Road, West Chester, PA
or,September 10, 17, 24, and October 1, 15, 2018 – 7-9 PMLocation: Our Lady of Good Counsel, 611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA 18966Event: We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction
A comprehensive and compassionate educational series on addiction from a Christian perspective. The series is not only highly educational, but it inspires faith, hope, love, community action, and it is approved for continuing education credits by the National Association of Social Workers in Pennsylvania, the National Associations of Catholic Chaplains, and the Association of Professional Chaplains.
Speaker: Nina Marie Corona MA, CRS
To Learn More: Visit the website https://www.wethirstseries.com/
Wednesdays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2018 from 7-9 PMEvent: Do You Pray Like a Catholic?Are you interested in deepening your connection with God in prayer? Is your prayer time plagued by distractions and dryness? How do we discern God’s voice in prayer? If you’re asking yourself any of these questions, you may be interested in a 5-week course entitled "Pray Like a Catholic". The talks will be based on the four stages of prayer as taught by St. Teresa of Avila.Speaker: Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Location: St. Agnes Church, Sellersville, PAMore Information: Cost is $35 per person, payable on the first night. Call/text Susan at 215-983-9701 to register.
Friday-Saturday, September 14-15, 2018
Event: National Catholic Bioethics Center Two-Day SeminarOf particular note is a two-day seminar taking place this fall at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center. The seminar is designed to provide a clear understanding of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services and their application to clinical cases. The seminar will be led by NCBC staff and noted professionals. Continuing education credits are available for those doctors, nurses, and chaplains who attend.
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
More Information: Please contact Julie Kelley at 215-877-2660 or visit www.ncbcenter.org/programs
Wednesday & Thursday September 19th & 20th, 2018, 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Event: Stewardship: A Mission of Faith Fall First Annual ConferenceIn addition to the formal sessions, other venues will be open including an outdoor Stations of the Cross, Marian Grotto, and Vineyard, as well as exploring the Star Barn Village! Additionally, Ironstone Ranch activities including horseback rides and wagon rides will be offered.
Speakers: Jason and Crystalina Evert, Fr. Michael Gaitley, Damon Owens and more!
Location: The Star Barn Village at Stone Gables Estate; Elizabethtown, PA
More info: View the website
September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18, October 21, October 25, 2018 from 7:30-8:30 PMEvent: Life in the Spirit: The Wild Goose (Faith Formation Series with Fr. Dave Pivonka)
The Wild Goose was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. There is a wildness to the Holy Spirit. If you allow Him, the Wild Goose will lead you on an adventure greater than you can imagine! Join us for a study series on the Third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how He wants to work in your life. Come and see! Click here to learn about this formation series. Location: Holy Cross Parish, Springfield, PAMore Information: You may email your name and phone number to susanc0117@aol.com or call/text (215)-531-3266.
September 22, 2018, 1-9:30 PM
Event: AbbeyFest 2018
Join us for the 5th AbbeyFest -- the premier celebration of family, friends, and contemporary Catholic/Christian music in the greater Philadelphia area. In addition to the music, there are hundreds of Christian vendors, food court, family and kid-friendly activities, Confession, prayer & healing teams, Mass, Adoration, and all ages experiencing the fullness of our faith while encountering Jesus.
Location: Daylesford Abbey, 220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301
Artists: Matt Maher, Building 429, 7eventh Time Down, Rhett Walker Band, OBB, Firehill Worship; Keynote Speaker: Oscar Rivera
To learn more: Visit their website here
September 22, 2018Event: Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, Vocation Discernment We invite young women (ages 19 – 45) who are discerning a religious vocation to join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer & apostolate. Reservations are required.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
For information or reservations: Please contact Sister Alma Marie 845-745-1319,
vocationdirector@hawthorne-dominicans.org Website:
Hawthorne-Dominicans.org
Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:00 PMEvent: Personal Ordinariate Mass for Our Lady of WalsinghamJoin us at the Cathedral for Mass celebrated in the Ordinariate Use of the Roman Rite, a beautiful form of the Catholic liturgy used by the
Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. We are blessed to have an Ordinariate parish nearby at
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bridgeport, PA. Join the members of this parish
at the Cathedral as they celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Walsingham All are welcome.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Cathedral, use entrance on 17th Street.
More info: View the flyer
September 24, 2018, 7:00 PM
Event: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Lecture Series Lecture title: “Marriage and Sexual Morality: Where Do Things Go From Here?” in honor of the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae
Lecture by: Professor Robert P. George
Location: St. John Vianney Auditorium, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
More information: Visit https://www.scs.edu/Lectures
September 24th, 2018 – 6:30-8:30pm
Event: Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP)Engaged and married couples, as well as single women and men, are invited to learn about NFP. You will learn the signs of fertility of a woman's body and how to achieve or postpone pregnancy in this Church-approved method of family planning for married couples. NFP enhances the marriage vocation by fostering healthy and holy communication, mutual respect and selfless giving of spouses to one another. This date is for Class 1 of 3. Class 2 is October 22nd and Class 3 is November 19th.
Location: 3101 N. Whitehall Rd., East Norriton
Speakers include: Mike and Lisann Castagno
To learn more: Registration is required: https://register.ccli.org/class_series/11215
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018, 6:30-8:30
Event: Strangers in a Strange Land: An Evening Conversation
Join us for a discussion of Archbishop Chaput's recent book & the future of American Catholicism. Light dinner, refreshments and a copy of the book included in registration along with a cash bar.
Panelists include: Fran Maier, Prof. Michael P. Moreland, Prof. Jessica Murdoch
Location: Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute | 1923 Walnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103
More info: Register at: https://bit.ly/2MthCWe Any questions contact our Program Fellow, Mr. Philippe Becker, pbeck@sas.upenn.edu.
September 29, 2018 – 1:30 PM
Event: Shroud Encounter
This dramatic visual presentation peels back the mystery of the Shroud of Turin like a CSI investigation. Experience this fast paced 90 minute big screen encounter revealing and examining clues, exploring the science, history and mystery of the Shroud. The event initiates the opening of the Man of the Shroud Exhibit for public viewing which includes a full size replica of the Shroud of Turin, a crucified corpus and a 90 panel display of associated scientific and historic information.
Location: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, West Chester, PA
Speaker: Russ Breault
To learn more: Visit the website: http://www.kofc11319.org/
September 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Event: The Blue Mass
We will celebrate the Blue Mass to pray for local law enforcement officials, firefighters and first responders. We are grateful for their unwavering commitment and selfless dedication to the common good.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More Info: http://cathedralphila.org/bluemass/
Click here to view the Rector’s invitation to the Blue Mass.
Help us spread the word, click here to view the Blue Mass Flyer.
Saturday, October 6 2018 – 8:30a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Evento: Misa de la Herencia Hispana y Retiro de Formación / Hispanic Heritage Mass and Formation Retreat.
Celebrant: Bishop Edward M. Deliman
Lugar: Parroquia San Pedro el Apóstol (St. Peter the Apostle Parish)More information: Click here
Mondays in October, 1st-29th, 2018, 7:00-8:15
Event: The Problem of Love: Is a Self-Less Love Possible?
Join us for our next Regional Seminar, a 5-session seminar on The Problem of Love: Is a Self-less Love Possible? An Investigation of Classical and Christian Traditions, co-facilitated by Dr. Paul Camacho and Dr. Ian Clausen, both Arthur J. Ennis Post-doctoral Fellows in the Humanities at Villanova University.
Location: Regina Angelorum Academy | 105 Argyle Rd, Ardmore, PA, 19003.
More info: Register at: https://bit.ly/2OZdNEW Any questions contact our Program & Communications Coordinator, Ms. Jessica Ferro, jferro@sas.upenn.edu.
October 6, 2018 - October 9, 2018Event: St. Anthony's Relics Visit the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of PhiladelphiaSaint Anthony will be visiting parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the form of two precious and first-class relics from his Basilica in Padua, Italy. Locations: The Relics will visit multiple parishes. See the flyer for more details!
Sunday, October 7th, 12 noon to 7:30 PM
Event: The Catholic Tent Revival
Speakers: Fr. James Blount, SOLT, Jesse Romero, Johnnette Benkovic, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers; music by Teresa Peterson and Marty Rotella. Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Senior.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
Cost: This is a FREE event for individuals and families. For more information, visit: https://www.malvernretreat.com/2018-catholic-tent-revival/
Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 5:30 PM; 6:30 PM Sunday Mass to follow
Event: Archdiocesan Rosary
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: cathedralphila.org/archdiocesan-rosary
October 9, 10, & 11, 2018 Event: Our Lady of Confidence Christian Retreat for Persons with DisabilitiesA three day retreat is geared for adults with intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities. The retreat directors are Fr. Jim DeGrassa and Fr. Mike Speziale. If you or someone you know would enjoy a three day retreat that includes having your faith in God refreshed and strengthened please share this brochure and registration form. Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PAFor information: Email OLCRetreat@gmail.com or call Malvern Retreat Center at 610-644-0400. For the brochure and registration form go to their website. If you would like to be a volunteer companion on this retreat contact Ed Seiders at OLCRretreat@gmail.com.
Wednesday October 10, 2018 – 7 PM -8:30 PM
Event: Save a Life: Get Narcan
Residents of Bucks County can attend a free community session to learn about signs and symptoms of an overdose, how to use Narcan, and to learn about community resources. View the flyer
Location: St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, Pa.18966 (St. Katharine Drexel Center-on campus)
To register: Contact Mallory Perrotti, 215-444-2785, mperrotti@buckscounty.org
Ongoing Addiction support: Contact Kristen Ingle, Parish Outreach Ministry, parishnurse@st-bede.org, 215 357-4113
Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Event: Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Attend a workshop to learn more and train to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.
Location: Holy Cross Church, Bishop and Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064
More Information: Visit the website for more information.
October 12-14, 2018
Event: Rachel's Vineyard Retreats for Healing After AbortionRachel's Vineyard is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with emotional and spiritual pain of past abortion(s). The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God and will help your soul find a voice, and transform the pain of the past into hope. Rachel's Vineyard is a "therapy for the soul" which combines a unique and creative process for psychological and spiritual healing.
Location: Doylestown, PA at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
More Information: For more information please call Evelyn at (215)-317-5752. Read more about our retreat online at
www.rachelsvineyard.org
Friday-Saturday, October 12th-13th, 2018
Event: First Things Intellectual Retreat: Economics and the Human Person
This October, Collegium will be cosponsoring and co-teaching the First Things' intellectual retreat, Economics and the Human Person, at the Perelman Quadrangle at Penn. This retreat will explore the question, "What is the place of economics in our public life?"
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Quad | 3417 Spruce Street, Room 307, Philadelphia, PA 19104
More info: Register at: https://bit.ly/2MuT1QS Any questions contact our Program & Communications Coordinator, Ms. Jessica Ferro, jferro@sas.upenn.edu.
Saturday, October 13, 2018, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Event: Humane Vitae, Fifty Years Later
This conference will highlight the fulfillment of the prophesies that marriages and the society would suffer if the use of contraception became widespread in the world today and offer a reflection as to how selflessness, love, self – mastery and moral responsibility can reverse this trend.
Speakers: Dr. Janet Smith, Mary Rice Hasson, Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., Angela Lanfranchi, M.D., Vicki Thorn, and the Sisters of Life
Location: The Logan Philadelphia Hotel, One Logan Square, Philadelphia PA 19103
More Information: Found on their flyer, register here
Sunday, October 14, 2018, 12:00 PM
Event: African Family Heritage MassThe African Catholic Communities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invite you to join them for Mass with a reception to follow. Celebrant: Bishop Edward M. DelimanLocation: St. Irenaeus Church, PhiladelphiaMore info: PCMR Newsletter
Saturday, October 20, 2018, 3:00 PM
Event: Project Rachel Ministry Mass for Hope and Healing
This is a Mass for healing for men and women who have suffered the effects of abortion. Come and experience the tender mercy of Christ!
Celebrant: Bishop John J. McIntyre
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: Learn more about Project Rachel
Monday, October 22, 2018 4:45 PM and 6:45 PM
Two Events: Salt and Light – A Comedy for Kids (4:45 PM) and
Hollywood vs. Faith: The Struggle to Live Faithfully in the Media Age (6:45 PM)
Frank Runyeon is coming to St. George Church! Frank is probably best known for his many years on television. He has starred in over 1,000 television shows, most notably opposite Meg Ryan on As the World Turns, and on the Emmy Award winning Santa Barbara, just to mention a few. Mr. Runyeon has translated five Gospel texts for dramatic performance (as one-man plays) and now tours to over 40 states a year presenting these Gospels. Please join us for two spectacular performances for both children and adults of all ages! Admission is FREE! A free-will offering is appreciated.
Location: St. George Church, 22 E. Cooke Avenue, Glenolden, PA 19036
More info: www.frankrunyeon.com or call St. George Rectory at 610-237-1633. Salt and Light flyer (event for kids); Hollywood vs. Faith flyer
October 26-27, 2018
Event: Sexuality, Integrity, and the University Conference
We invite you to join us in Princeton on October 26th and 27th as we gather for our eleventh Sexuality, Integrity, and the University conference! Every year Sexuality, Integrity, and the University brings together hundreds of students, scholars, and experts from across the country to equip the college students with the best academic resources and arguments they need to bring the message of love and fidelity back to their campuses.
Location: Princeton, NJ
More info: Registration opens in August! Visit http://loveandfidelity.org/sexuality-integrity-and-the-university-2018/for more information.
Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 9 AM-4 PM
Event: 2018 Catholic Women's Conference “Daughters of the King”
Join over 1,200 local Catholic women for a day of prayer, friendship, rest and growth in your faith!
Speakers include: Dr. Mary Healy, Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, Emily Stimpson Chapman, Martha Reyes, Melanie & Damon Owens and more!
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA
More info: Read Archbishop Chaput’s column about this conference; Early-September sellout is expected; $55 per person, $45 groups of 5+, discounts for students & religious sisters
Details and registration: catholicwomensconference.org
October 27, 2018, 9:30 AM -12 PM and 7 PM
Event: Music Ministry Workshop for music ministers (morning) and Concert for general audience (evening)
Location: Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014
Presenter: Steve Angrisano
To learn more, visit the website: www.stjosephaston.org
November 9th, 2018 – 6-8pm
Event: Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Engaged and married couples, as well as single women and men, are invited to learn about NFP. You will learn the signs of fertility of a woman's body and how to achieve or postpone pregnancy in this Church-approved method of family planning for married couples. NFP enhances the marriage vocation by fostering healthy and holy communication, mutual respect and selfless giving of spouses to one another. This date is for Class 1 of 3. Class 2 is December 14th and Class 3 is January 11th.
Location: Mother of Divine Providence Parish Offices, 333 Allendale Rd., King of Prussia
Speakers: Jim and Jen Volpe
To learn more: Registration is required: https://register.ccli.org/class_series/11307
Thursday, November 15, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event: Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
A workshop of formation and training for those who will be serving as an Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in the Cathedral Chapel
More Information: Visit their website for more information.
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