"Knowing by experience St. Joseph’s astonishing influence with God, I would wish to persuade everyone to honor him with particular devotion. I have always seen those who honored him in a special manner make progress in virtue, for this heavenly protector favors in a striking manner the spiritual advancement of souls who commend themselves to him."
Archdiocesan Novena to St. Joseph
(To be prayed on the 19th of each month from March 19-November 19, 2021)
The Archdiocesan Novena to Saint Joseph can be prayed in any setting, especially before or after Holy Mass and/or at parish meetings, in the classroom and in the family home. The praying of this Novena is to unite everyone in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the 19th of each month, from March through November 2021, in single petition of confident prayer to the Lord through the heavenly intercession of Saint Joseph. Please keep in mind the monthly Archdiocesan intention, found on page 4 of the Novena below.
The Archdiocesan Novena to Saint Joseph can be prayed in any setting, especially before or after Holy Mass and/or at parish meetings, in the classroom and in the family home. The praying of this Novena is to unite everyone in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the 19th of each month, from March through November 2021, in single petition of confident prayer to the Lord through the heavenly intercession of Saint Joseph. Please keep in mind the monthly Archdiocesan intention, found on page 4 of the Novena below.
- Click here for the Novena prayers
- More events and resources for the Year of St. Joseph can be found at archphila.org/joseph
- Scroll below for a bunch of events for the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19!
Evangelization News, Tips & Ideas
Reminder: Revive Ministry Training is Available to You
A few months ago, the Archdiocese launched a partnership with Revive Parishes, a free online training platform that offers ministry skills development courses for many different areas of ministry. These include: missionary discipleship, outreach to young adults, youth ministry, serving the poor, homiletics and more! Lent is a GREAT time to undertake some formation in an area of ministry in which you've been called to serve. Consider taking a Revive course!
- Archdiocesan Revive Webpage: archphila.org/revive
- Introducing Revive (one-page document)
- What is Revive? Two-Minute Intro Video - Click above to watch
Training Resources for Missionary Disciples from FOCUS
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, or FOCUS, has borne tremendous fruit over the years in evangelizing students on college campuses and bringing them into deep friendship with Jesus Christ in the heart of the Catholic Church. In recent years, FOCUS has been branching out into parish ministry too. They have much to teach us about how to evangelize in a way that is natural, relationship-centered, rooted in Christ and transformative for others. FOCUS offers many free online resources that will help you learn their model and to lead others into friendship with Christ. Check out these excellent resources here:
- FOCUS Bible Evangelizing Studies: https://focusequip.org/discipleship-resources/
- Training in Missionary Discipleship: https://focusequip.org/bible-study-resources/
Office for the New Evangelization Events
Holy Hours
with the Good Shepherd
Need some encouragement in these difficult times in the world and the Church? Join us for a holy hour with fellow priests, religious and lay faithful as we seek strength and hope from Jesus, our Good Shepherd, the saints and one another. The Holy Hour includes Rosary, Litany and Benediction. Afterwards join us for a short talk on a saint, exploring how he or she remained faithful to Christ and His Church during the trials of his or her time.
Sunday, April 18, 2021 ~ 2-4 PM
Talk topic: The Perseverance of St. Maximilian Kolbe under Nazi Persecution
Msgr. George Majoros, Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Drexel Hill and Sacred Heart, Clifton Heights
Msgr. George Majoros, Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Drexel Hill and Sacred Heart, Clifton Heights
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
3422 Dennison Ave ~ Drexel Hill, PA
3422 Dennison Ave ~ Drexel Hill, PA
More details and additional dates: Click here for the flyer
To RSVP, visit phillyevang.org/events.
Around the Archdiocese
Below you will find online Catholic events being offered 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.
Year of Saint Joseph Events
December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021
Everyone is invited to enter fully into the Holy Year of St. Joseph! To find local events, prayers and faith formation resources for the Holy Year, visit our Archdiocesan website at archphila.org/joseph.
Saturday, February 27, 2021 - 2:00 –3:00
Event: Virtual Come and See with the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate (for women discerning Religious Life)
Is God calling you to follow Him? Is God asking you to do your part to spread the faith? Come and learn more about our unique charism of spreading the faith as contemplative-missionaries.
More details: View the flyer
Saturday, February 27, 7 p.m. EST
Event for Men: Father Jacques Philippe Virtual Presentation (YouTube Premiere Event)
Join the Center for Diaconal Formation of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST) as we welcome renowned Catholic author Father Jacques Philippe for his virtual presentation "Spiritual Fatherhood: A Call to All Men," designed for priests, deacons, seminarians and religious brothers.
More info: Visit the website
Saturday, February 27, 2021 - 7:00-8:30 PM
Event: Ignite Your Heart: Introduction to the New Evangelization (bilingual talk in English and Spanish)
Event: Ignite Your Heart: Introduction to the New Evangelization (bilingual talk in English and Spanish)
Come and learn how to ignite your heart with a new fire of love for Jesus Christ and reach more people through the Church’s central mission of evangelization. We will discover together how to respond to the call of the new evangelization and how live it out in our personal lives, our families, in our parish and in each of our specific ministries.
Speaker: Meghan Cokeley, Director, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Location: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler PA (in person or livestreamed)
More info: This talk will be bilingual, in both English and Spanish; Click here to view the flyer
Sunday, February 28 through Tuesday, March 2 @ 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Event: St. Robert Bellarmine Annual Parish Mission
Please join us for three evenings focused on MERCY.
In a world torn by strife and discord, let us turn to the Father and find hope in Jesus! The Sacrament of Penance will be available Sunday and Monday evening following the service.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Msgr. George A. Majoros, Pastor and Missionary of Mercy for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Location: St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington, PA (in person or livestreamed)
More info: View the flyer
Continuing Tuesdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd – 7:00 - 8:30 PM via Zoom
Event: Zoom discussion on “Everything You Wanted to Know About the Sacraments but Were Afraid to Ask!” (Part 2)
Please join St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) as we host five virtual discussions during LENT on the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony & Holy Orders. Why Confession? Can’t I just tell God I’m sorry? Why are Last Rites now called Anointing of the Sick? Can a divorced person receive Communion? Why does the Church only ordain men as priests? We will discuss and answer these and other questions you might have. On the fifth and final night, our Zoom presentation is entitled: “How does it all come together?” We will discuss how all of the sacraments are tied together and the theology behind the teachings. Join us and our special guest participants via Zoom on the dates and times listed below!
Speakers, registration and details: Click here for schedule and registration
Event: Zoom discussion on “Everything You Wanted to Know About the Sacraments but Were Afraid to Ask!” (Part 2)
Please join St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) as we host five virtual discussions during LENT on the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony & Holy Orders. Why Confession? Can’t I just tell God I’m sorry? Why are Last Rites now called Anointing of the Sick? Can a divorced person receive Communion? Why does the Church only ordain men as priests? We will discuss and answer these and other questions you might have. On the fifth and final night, our Zoom presentation is entitled: “How does it all come together?” We will discuss how all of the sacraments are tied together and the theology behind the teachings. Join us and our special guest participants via Zoom on the dates and times listed below!
Speakers, registration and details: Click here for schedule and registration
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12:05 PM
Event: Mass for the Feast Day of St. Katharine Drexel
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel, Philadelphia
More info: https://www.saintkatharinedrexelshrine.com/events/
Event: Mass for the Feast Day of St. Katharine Drexel
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel, Philadelphia
More info: https://www.saintkatharinedrexelshrine.com/events/
Thursdays, Mar 4, Apr 15 and May 6 – 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Event: Women's Evenings of Reflection with Father Scott Reilly, LC (in person or livestreamed)
Schedule: 6:30 PM - Mass in church; 7:15 PM - Father Scott's reflection; 7:45 PM - Faith Testimonial given by a member of the Parish Community; Confession will be available after 7:15 PM in the parish center.
Topics: 2/4 Compassion --- St. Josephine Bakhita; 3/4 Persistence --- St. Francis de Sales; 4/15 Poverty --- St. Bernadette; 5/6 Courage --- St. Joan of Arc
Hosted by: Saint Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne
More info: RSVP is necessary for in-person attendees because there is limited seating. Contact: Laura Kerr evangelization@sksparish.org or Patty Clerkin pattyclerkin@gmail.com
Livestream link: meet.google.com/atc-wyiz-kgt (virtual option is available for 7:15-8:00 only - the Mass will not be streamed)
Thursday evenings in Lent, starting March 4, March 11, & March 18, 7-8:30pm EST on Zoom
Event: The Power & The Glory: Graham Greene’s ‘Whiskey Priest’ and the Way of the Cross
During Lent 2021, join Collegium Institute and Dappled Things Magazine as we continue our Writing Between Cultures Virtual Campus Seminar series. We will make a literary pilgrimage through Mexico with Graham Greene’s ‘Whiskey Priest.’ In our virtual reading group, open to all readers, we will discuss The Power and the Glory and explore themes of suffering and triumph and of the power of the sacraments.
For more details and to RSVP visit: https://cidtgreeneseminar2021.eventbrite.com
Friday, March 5, 2021-7:00 PM
Event: Healing Prayer Service
Join us for Stations of the Cross, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praise and worship music and healing prayers.
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901
More info: Visit the website
Fridays: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Event Series: A Vincentian Approach to the Virtues of St. Joseph (Virtual)
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has dedicated 2021 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. While little is known about this saint, his virtuous actions speak volumes as the ideal “provider and protector.” To celebrate the occasion, join us every Friday in March as the Shrine’s Vincentian priests delve into the life and personhood of St. Joseph in an intriguing series: “A Vincentian Approach to the Virtues of St. Joseph.”
Event Series: A Vincentian Approach to the Virtues of St. Joseph (Virtual)
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has dedicated 2021 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. While little is known about this saint, his virtuous actions speak volumes as the ideal “provider and protector.” To celebrate the occasion, join us every Friday in March as the Shrine’s Vincentian priests delve into the life and personhood of St. Joseph in an intriguing series: “A Vincentian Approach to the Virtues of St. Joseph.”
Sponsored by: Miraculous Medal Shrine, Philadelphia
To learn more: For speakers, talk topics and registration, visit the website:https://miraculousmedal.org/events/stjoe2021/
To learn more: For speakers, talk topics and registration, visit the website:https://miraculousmedal.org/events/stjoe2021/
Friday, March 5, 12-1:30pm EST on Zoom
Event: Religion after the Pandemic: Forecasting the Global Future of Faith
Join the Program for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society (PRRUCS) and the Collegium Institute for this keynote lecture delivered by Philip Jenkins, Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion and author of more than 25 books including The New Anti-Catholicism: The Last Acceptable Prejudice (Oxford, 2003), and most recently, Fertility and Faith: The Demographic Revolution and the Transformation of World Religions, just published in July 2020.
For more details and to RSVP visit: https://www.collegiuminstitute.org/calendar/religion-after-the-pandemic-forecasting-the-global-future-of-faith
March 6, 2021
Event: Man-Up Philly Men's Spirituality Conference (Virtual)
This year's Man-Up is going virtual! Join men from around the Archdiocese as we seek to grow closer to the Lord and become the men that God created us to be.
Speakers: Bishop Joseph Coffey, Colonel Tom Manion, Fr. Mike Schmitz and Mark Forrest
Various dates January - March, 2021
Event: Come and See Events for Men Discerning a Call to the Priesthood
Come and See events, hosted by the Vocations Office for the Diocesan Priesthood are designed to let young men (high school age and above) who are discerning the priesthood. Come and See Events are available for high school men (single day program) and post-high school men (overnight). These events are held monthly between January and March 2021. Ongoing online discernment groups are also available.
More information and registration: Visit https://heedthecall.org/comeandsee/
Tuesdays, March 9, April 13, & May 11; 6:15 - 8:00 PM
Event: Men's Evenings of Reflection with Father Scott Reilly, LC (in person or livestreamed)
Schedule: 6:15 PM - Mass in church; 7:00 PM - Father Scott's reflection
Hosted by: Saint Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne
More info: Contact Father Scott Reilly: frscott@legionaries.org
More info: Contact Father Scott Reilly: frscott@legionaries.org
Livestream link: meet.google.com/bvj-uvpm-pvb (virtual option is available for 7:00-8:00 only - the Mass will not be streamed)
Wednesday, March 10 - 7-8:30 PM
Event: Webinar: The Wonder of Eve program for High School Girls and Their Mothers
Sponsored by the Gianna Center of Philadelphia, The Wonder of Eve is a fresh and engaging presentation, helping young women understand how naturally amazing their bodies are and the impact their choices can have on their future health and fertility. The program covers the marvelous design and function of the female body and reproductive system/menstrual cycles, a brief introduction to tracking cycles and ways to take good care of yourself now, to benefit you in the future. The 60-minute presentation is aligned with Catholic teaching and values. The speakers are health care professionals and there is an opportunity for Q&A
Speakers: Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of NFP
More info: Click here to register for this webinar; Or visit https://www.phgiannacenter.org/ and click the events tab.
March 12-13, 2021
Event: 24 Hours for the Lord
The Holy Father’s invitation in his Apostolic Letter, Misericordia et misera, at the conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, asked parishes to continue to arrange for 24 Hours for the Lord, on the Friday and Saturday before the Fourth Sunday of Lent. St. Charles Borromeo Church, Drexel Hill, a partnering Parish with Sacred Heart Church, Clifton Heights and St. Hedwig Chapel, Chester, PA, will sponsor this observance with the following hours for Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Sacrament of Penance (Confessions)
More info: For the schedule, view the flyer
Saturday, March 13, 2021, 9 AM-3:30 PM
Event: Lenten Day of Recollection
Join us for a day with Mass, Confession, Prayer and Spiritual talks as we seek to enter more deeply into Lent and the graces Christ is offering us.
Speaker: Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: No charge to attend; All are welcome; Click here for the flyer
Sat, March 13, 2021 - 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST
Event: Beauty in the Catholic Tradition: A Workshop for High Schoolers (Online event)
The Collegium Institute invites current high school students to participate in our next Young Catholic Leaders Initiative Workshop. Through seminar discussions, students will explore thinkers like Pope John Paul II, Thomas Merton, Madeleine L'Engle, C.S. Lewis, and others; in addition, they will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on creative workshops with guest artists and writers, engaging the mind, the heart, and the hand.
More info: Cost is $10-$15; Click here for details and to register
Mar 15 , 2021 at 7 PM
Event: Open House for Martin Saints Classical Academy (High School)
Are we the right school for your student? Please come, learn more, and meet our team. Martin Saints Classical Academy hosts Open Houses throughout the school year. We would love to meet you and tell you more about our school and admissions process!
Location: Martin Saints Classical Academy, Oreland, PA
More info: Visit the website
More info: Visit the website
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, March 17, 18, 19 - 7:00pm
Event: Celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph: A Triduum in Preparation for his Feast Day
Guest Speaker: Rev. David M. Friel
Talks:
Event: Celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph: A Triduum in Preparation for his Feast Day
Guest Speaker: Rev. David M. Friel
Talks:
- Wednesday, March 17: “Joseph the Just Worker” with Evening Prayer, Exposition, Benediction, Confession
- Thursday, March 18: “Joseph the Sleeping Giant” with Evening Prayer, Exposition, Benediction, Confession
- Friday, March 19 (Solemnity of St. Joseph): “Joseph the Spouse of Mary” with Mass including Litany and Consecration to Saint Joseph
Location: St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA
More info: View the flyer
More info: View the flyer
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 – Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Event: Day of Reflection with the Sisters of Life
Join us at Malvern Retreat House for a Day of Reflection with the Sisters of Life. The theme is God’s Creative Love: Finding Healing and Peace through the Sacrament of the Present.
Event: Day of Reflection with the Sisters of Life
Join us at Malvern Retreat House for a Day of Reflection with the Sisters of Life. The theme is God’s Creative Love: Finding Healing and Peace through the Sacrament of the Present.
During this retreat we will reflect on God the Father and how our knowledge of this gift can transform our lives. This truth can lead us to healing and peace. There will be time for prayer and reflection at the beautiful Malvern Retreat House. Mass will celebrated in our Chapel.
Hosted by: Malvern Retreat House 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern Pa 19355; 610-644-0400. Register at www.malvernretreat.com/register
More info: $40 PP on-site; $25 virtual.
More info: $40 PP on-site; $25 virtual.
Friday, March 19, 2021 - 12:05 PM
Event: Solemn Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary
Come and celebrate the mystery of God's plan for St. Joseph as husband of Mary and guardian of the Child Jesus during this Solemn Mass during the Year of St. Joseph. Full details in the flyer below.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer
Friday, March 19, 12-1:30pm EST on Zoom
Event: Newman and the Limits of Dogma: A Conversation with Eamon Duffy
This year’s Annual Newman Lecture, taking place just before Newman’s birthday, will feature Professor Eamon Duffy of Cambridge University, renowned author of The Stripping of the Altars and other monographs as well as, most recently, John Henry Newman: A Very Brief History. Join the Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture (CI) for its annual lecture commemorating and contemplating the thought of St. John Henry Newman.
For more details and to RSVP visit: https://2021newmanlecture.eventbrite.com/
Friday, March 19, 2021 – 4:00-7:00 PM
Event: Venditio Piscium - Martin Saints Classical High School First Annual Fish Fry
Order now and pick up your food on Friday, March 19, 2021. Drive through the Martin Saints HS parking lot and pick up your meals! Minimum 2 meals per order; must pre-order on the website.
To place your order, click here for the website or by calling Heather Franz at 814-934-1495.
Friday, March 19th, 6 PM – Sunday, March 21st, 11 AM
Event: Young Adult Retreat “..Be transformed by the renewal of your minds..”
Young adults (20s & 30s) are invited to Malvern Retreat House for a weekend of spiritual renewal and fellowship in Christ in order to “discern the will of God, what is holy and pleasing and perfect (Rom 12:2).” The retreat will include Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Mass, novena prayers to St. Joseph, a Reconciliation Service, music by Bailey Savoy and the Sisters of Life, and time for spiritual direction, personal prayer, and recreation with other young adults from across the diocese.
Retreat Director: Fr. Timothy Danaher is a Dominican priest at St. Patrick’s Church in Philadelphia.
Event: Young Adult Retreat “..Be transformed by the renewal of your minds..”
Young adults (20s & 30s) are invited to Malvern Retreat House for a weekend of spiritual renewal and fellowship in Christ in order to “discern the will of God, what is holy and pleasing and perfect (Rom 12:2).” The retreat will include Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Mass, novena prayers to St. Joseph, a Reconciliation Service, music by Bailey Savoy and the Sisters of Life, and time for spiritual direction, personal prayer, and recreation with other young adults from across the diocese.
Retreat Director: Fr. Timothy Danaher is a Dominican priest at St. Patrick’s Church in Philadelphia.
Sponsored by: Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
More info: Cost: $120; Visit the website: https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/young-adult-retreat/
Continuing Fri, Mar 19 - 7-8 PM
Event: "Go to Joseph" Talk Series (on Zoom)
Please join us for a special talk series for the Year of St. Joseph by Father Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul. Discussion and sharing on the topics presented will follow. We will close by praying the Holy Rosary and the Litany of St. Joseph.
More information, talk topics and Zoom link: Click here for the flyer
Event: "Go to Joseph" Talk Series (on Zoom)
Please join us for a special talk series for the Year of St. Joseph by Father Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul. Discussion and sharing on the topics presented will follow. We will close by praying the Holy Rosary and the Litany of St. Joseph.
More information, talk topics and Zoom link: Click here for the flyer
Sunday, March 21, 2021 – Time: 2-4 pm
Event: Eucharistic Adoration and Procession
Join us at Malvern Retreat House for Eucharistic Adoration and Procession followed by a Presentation and Discussion on St. Joseph. “St. Joseph – Our Spiritual Father”
Hosted by: Malvern Retreat House 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern Pa 19355
More info: No cost to attend; No registration required; Questions? Call 610-644-0400
Event: Eucharistic Adoration and Procession
Join us at Malvern Retreat House for Eucharistic Adoration and Procession followed by a Presentation and Discussion on St. Joseph. “St. Joseph – Our Spiritual Father”
Hosted by: Malvern Retreat House 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern Pa 19355
More info: No cost to attend; No registration required; Questions? Call 610-644-0400
Wednesdays, March 24 and June 16, 2021 - 7:00-8:30 PM
Event: Forming a People of Life Faith Formation Series
Join us at the Cathedral as we explore the Church’s teachings on the urgent social issues of our day so as to be strengthened in our resolve to defend them and also be equipped to dialogue fruitfully with others. For talk descriptions and more details, view the flyer below.
- March 24 - "Speaking the Truth in Love," Speaker: Sisters of Life
- June 16 - "Safeguarding the Dignity of Man," Speaker: Meghan Cokeley, Office for the New Evangelization
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
March 25-27, 2021
Event: Encounter Ministries School of Prophetic Ministry
The Encounter School of Prophetic Ministry is a three day school that provides the foundations for you to be equipped to hear God’s voice more clearly for yourself and the world around you through training and activation of the prophetic gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life.
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA
More info: Cost is $110 (discounts available); For schedule, speakers and registration, visit the website, https://encounterministries.us/events/prophetic-march-25-27/
Sunday, March 28 - Monday, March 29, 2021
Event: Two Powerful Nights with Noted Author, Speaker and Former Jewish Harvard Professor Roy Schoeman
March 28th, 7pm: A Personal Journey from Judaism to Atheism to Catholicism: The Remarkable Story of Roy Schoeman.Hear the amazing account of Roy’s supernatural encounters with Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary which resulted in his enthusiastic entry into the Catholic Church.
Event: Two Powerful Nights with Noted Author, Speaker and Former Jewish Harvard Professor Roy Schoeman
March 28th, 7pm: A Personal Journey from Judaism to Atheism to Catholicism: The Remarkable Story of Roy Schoeman.Hear the amazing account of Roy’s supernatural encounters with Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary which resulted in his enthusiastic entry into the Catholic Church.
March 29th, 7pm: Why the Last Supper and the Crucifixion took place on Passover: The Transformation of Judaism into the Catholic Church.In this presentation, Roy Schoeman will explain how God’s perfect plan for salvation depended on both Judaism and the Catholic Church, resulting in their convergence on Good Friday.
Location: These are live virtual events. Registration is required to receive the link to attend.
To register and for more information, go to https://www.olphmorton.org/.
Saturdays, April 10 and 24, 2021 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Event: Unbound Basic Ministry Training
This training covers the foundations of the Unbound model of deliverance developed by Heart of the Father Ministries. Unbound Basic is designed to teach you the important principles and practices of Unbound and give you the experience necessary to begin to minister in an Unbound session.
Location: Annunciation BVM Church Hall, Havertown, PA
More info: View the flyer or visit http://www.phillyevang.org/events/; Cost is $25; Participants attend both Saturdays.
Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Event: Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (for young men in grades 6, 7 and 8)
Calling all young men in Grades 6, 7, and 8! You are invited to gather with your peers at the Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (B.B.V.C.)! The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood and Philadelphia seminarians are hosting this awesome one-day camp. With proper COVID-19 precautions in place, such as social distancing and mask-wearing, we are planning for an exciting in-person event! Held at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, the day includes great activities, talks, opportunity for confession, prayer, and lunch. This year’s theme is “Speak Lord, for your Servant is Listening”.
More info: Registration fee of $25 includes t-shirt and lunch/snacks and the deadline to register is March 24th.
For more information and a registration packet, please visit https://heedthecall.org/events/bbvc/ or contact Jillian Minnich at jminnich@archphila.org.
April 16 - 18, 202
Event: Retrouvaille: Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises.
Location: Family Life Center at Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, PA.
For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
April 24, 2021 - 9 AM-5 PM
Event: Cassock Classic (For Young Adults)
Young adults are invited to gather at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for the Annual CASSOCK CLASSIC! This awesome event gathers young adult groups and Catholic campus ministry programs across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a day of fun and faith with the seminarians! On April 24th, teams (men and women, minimum of 12 people) will come together on the grounds of St. Charles Seminary for a day of ultimate frisbee!
More info: The registration fee of $15/participant includes a t-shirt and lunch.To register your team for this event, visit heedthecall.org/cassockclassic or contact Sue Matour, Associate Director, at 610-667-5778 or smatour@archphila.org. The registration deadline is April 5, 2021!
Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Event: Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist. St. Christopher Parish Schola will provide the liturgical music. All are Welcome.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
More info: Click here to RSVP or email opd@archphila.org or call the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530 with the number attending. Click here for the flyer
Saturday, May 1, 2021 – 5:15 PM Vigil Mass
Event: Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? The Annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul with Archbishop Nelson Pérez presiding. This Mass will be commemorating all married couples who are newlyweds or celebrating their 5, 10, 25 or 50 year wedding anniversary milestones. Wedding vows will be renewed. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Event: Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? The Annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul with Archbishop Nelson Pérez presiding. This Mass will be commemorating all married couples who are newlyweds or celebrating their 5, 10, 25 or 50 year wedding anniversary milestones. Wedding vows will be renewed. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend.
More information: Please RSVP here or call The Office for Life and Family at 215-587-0500. View the flyer or visit our website at http://phillycatholiclife.org/
Monday, June 28 to Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Event: High School Workshop on "Catholicism and the Common Good"
Join the Collegium Institute for our first summer seminar of the Young Catholic Leaders Initiative for advanced high school students. Over the course of three days, Catholicism and the Common Good will focus on one of the 'three necessary societies' stipulated by Catholic Social Teaching, namely, the family, the state, and the Church. Through a combination of keynote lectures and seminars with Penn faculty, panel discussions and city tours with experts in local history, we will explore the principles undergirding Catholic thought on the common good by engaging with thinkers ranging from Augustine and Aquinas to Weil and Wojtyla, as well as seeking to apply those principles to our contemporary American context.
For more details and to RSVP visit: https://forms.gle/hvGcHx4Lo67D7P496
LOOKING AHEAD...
ONGOING INITIATIVES
- Year of St. Joseph Events and Resources - archphila.org/joseph
- Rosary Campaign for the End of the Coronavirus - phillyevang.org/rosary
- Nourish for Caregivers Support Groups - phillyevang.org/nourish
- Arise: Restoring Catholic Life after the Pandemic - archphila.org/arise
- Revive Online Ministry Training Platform - archphila.org/revive
- Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction - archphila.org/hope
- Archdiocesan Missionary of Mercy - archphila.org/mercy
- List of Local Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese - phillyevang.org/fire
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