Friday, July 26, 2024, at 5:00 pm
Event: The JOY of the Flame of Love
All are invited to attend a special Flame of Love event on Friday, July 26, the Feast Day of Saints Joachim and Anne. 5:00 pm - Investiture with the Miraculous Medal and the Brown Scapular. 6:00 pm - Rosary. 7:00 pm - Holy Mass with Bishop Efren V. Esmilla, celebrant. 8:00 pm - Talk: "The JOY of the Flame of Love - God's Divine Love" with Dr. Antone Raymundo, MD, OCDS. 9:00 pm - Healing Service. There will be Relics present.
Location: St. Martin of Tours Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19124
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 1-3 PM
Event: The Brown Scapular
Come and learn about this powerful devotion of the Catholic Church! Sandwiches, coffee and donuts will be provided during the tea break. Event is sponsored by the Legion of Mary of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Speakers: Ramona Millburn, Deacon James Mahoney
Location: Room 1307, Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N 17th Street, Philadelphia 19103
More info: No registration required, all are welcome to attend.
Sunday, July 28, 2024 (11:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Event: Witnessing to Life with Sister Deidre Byrne, P.O.S.C.
The National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA joyfully welcomes Sister Deidre Byrne who will share her life’s story as a Religious Sister, a soldier, and a surgeon. She will address the topics of Euthanasia and the Eucharist. The day includes the Rosary, veneration of the relic glove of Padre Pio, Mass, two conferences, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Please feel free to bring a bag lunch. Complimentary hot beverages will be provided. No registration is required.
Location: National Centre for Padre Pio - 111 Barto Road - Barto, PA 19504
August 2, 2024 at 7:00PM
Mass and Healing Service @ the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
Following Mass, there will be Praise & Worship, Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and Healing Prayer Service. This is a special opportunity to encounter Jesus and invite the Holy Spirit to touch you deeply and heal those emotional, mental, physical, relational, or spiritual places that are in need of God’s healing graces. All are welcome!
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Rd., Doylestown, PA
Friday, August 2 – Sunday August 4
Event: Healing Retreat (in person)
Step away and step into a weekend of grace, healing and peace. The retreat will be led by Fr. James Blount, SOLT, Kathleen McCarthy and Fr. Douglas McKay. Over the weekend you will enjoy conferences, Mass, Eucharist, Confessions, Adoration, Healing Service and time for reflection, on the beautiful grounds of Malvern Retreat House. The retreat is for Women and Men and runs from Friday at 5:00 pm to Sunday at Noon.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern PA
August 8-11, 2024
Event: 37th Annual Walking Pilgrimage from Great Meadows, NJ to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
We often think of a pilgrimage as a strenuous trek throughout a country or region. Although the nature of a pilgrimage may be very much that, what we learn, discover, experience, endure, encounter along the way is the very essence of stepping outside of yourself and connecting with your faith; awakening your soul! We live in a day and age where we are so connected to everything else but GOD! When we step outside of our daily lives and routines and set out on a trail of our faith, we are forever changed.
Location: The Walking Pilgrimage will begin at 7:00 am on August 8 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows, NJ and ends with Holy Mass on Sunday, August 11 at 2:00 pm at Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, PA.
Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm
Event: Flame of Love Evening in Honor of St. Michael the Archangel
All are invited to attend a special event on Thursday, August 8, in honor of St. Michael the Archangel hosted by the Flame of Love Cenacles and offered for Raj Johnson, a Flame of Love devotee. Schedule: 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm - St. Michael Chaplet; 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm - Flame of Love Rosary; 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm - Praise & Worship; 6:00 pm - Holy Mass with The Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, celebrant/homilist. In conclusion Consecration to St. Michael the Archangel. Music by Mark Griswold. Materials Table available. Light refreshments after Mass.
Location: St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073
More Information: See flier or contact Clare Flynn 610-355-7798
August 9 - 11
Event: Retrouvaille Weekend: Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage
Some couples feel lonely, frustrated, or angry in their marriage, often feeling shut off from one another. Other couples experience severe conflict and never-ending arguments. Retrouvaille offers hope for all these marriages by teaching couples to communicate in a deeper, more meaningful way, healing hurts and rebuilding trust and intimacy. No relationship is beyond help.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
More Information: Visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215 766 3944 or 800 470 2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Saturday, August 10, 2024 (10:30 AM)
Event: Anniversary of Saint Pio’s Ordination to the Priesthood
In celebration of the anniversary of Saint Pio’s ordination to the priesthood, please join us at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto for the 10:30 AM Mass in the “Extraordinary Form” commonly referred to as the Traditional Latin Mass. The priest faces the altar with the people, offering a sacrifice to God. Except for the homily, the Mass is sung, chanted, or spoken entirely in Latin.
Location: National Centre for Padre Pio - 111 Barto Road – Barto, PA
Sundays, August 11, September 15, from 2-3 PM
Event: Eileen George Prayer Group
Join us for the Prayer Group in the spirit of Eileen George and her Meet the Father Ministry. We meet on a monthly basis to pray for specific intentions through Eileen’s intercession, to study and reflect on her teachings, and to pray for her beatification & canonization. There will be Adoration, Confession and Benediction.
Location: Annunciation BVM Church, 401 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA
More Info: Questions? Contact Jeanmarie Lorello at 610-547-7308 (phone or text).
Aug 13th, 2024 - 7pm
Event: Into the Heart of God, Through Beauty!
Enter into the heart of the Father as CFR, Fr Mark-Mary Ames, shares about his original book, "The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God", and local Artist, Kate Capato, reveals her original sacred painting that was commissioned to go alongside this powerful message of love! Be one of the first to see this new painting in person as you enjoy a time of spiritual nourishment. The evening will include a time of visio divina, adoration, live music by Pawel Machura, + light refreshments, book and art deals!
Location: St Isaac Jogues 50 W Walker Rd, Wayne, PA 19087
Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Event: Koinonia: Expect the Unexpected, A Night of Faith and Fellowship for Young Adults
Young Adults are invited to Malvern Retreat House for night of faith, food and fellowship. We will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary with Holy Mass at 6:30pm. Heather Makowicz will give a presentation on her experience of peak encounters on the Camino de Santiago. Pizza will be served!
Saturday, August 17 to Friday, August 23, 2024 (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM)
Event: Relic Exposition
At the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA, we have the privilege of venerating over 150 relics of saints and martyrs during special expositions. These expositions offer us an experience of the living God through an encounter with the relics of His saints and serve as a pathway to spiritual renewal. This is a free exposition and no registration is necessary.
Location: National Centre for Padre Pio - 111 Barto Road – Barto, PA
Sunday, August 18 and Monthly on the third Sundays
Event: Calix Society Meeting (in person)
Held every third Sunday each month, join us for adoration, Mass and the Calix meeting. Calix is an association of Catholics affected by addiction, who are maintaining their sobriety, through faith and 12 step programs. Fr. Douglas McKay will celebrate Mass and lead the meeting.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern PA
More info: View the flyer; No Registration is required for this event.
Saturday, August 24, 2024 – 10am-12pm
Event: Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower!
New and expecting mothers are invited to attend the “Cutie and Me” Baby Shower event sponsored by Catholic Social Services and the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia. Free baby care items, prizes, food, informational tables and more will be available. Mothers with babies are invited to dress your baby for the baby parade!
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center Parking Lot, 222 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
More info:
Begins August 26, 2024
Event: The Body and Beyond: Human Sexuality for Young People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities from a Catholic Perspective (Online course)
The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame has partnered with NCPD to develop a six-week, online, facilitated course "The Body and Beyond: Human Sexuality for Young People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities from a Catholic Perspective," for $99 that equips parents, teachers and ministers to address "Sex Ed" with the young people they care about. Ministers who complete the course will gain free access to the course materials and a facilitator manual that enable them to implement educational programming in their local setting.
Friday, August 30 – Sunday September 1
Event: Family Labor Day Weekend Retreat (in person)
Join Fr. Stephen DeLacy and other families for a fun and spiritual weekend. The retreat will include family activities, music and arts, Mass Adoration and more!
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern PA
First Friday, September 6, 2024, at 6:45 pm
Event: Mass and Healing Prayer Service at Our Lady of Fatima (Delaware County, PA)
All are invited to Our Lady of Fatima's Quarterly First Friday Mass and Healing Prayer Service on September 6, 2024. Praise & Worship begins at 6:45 pm and then 7:00 pm Mass with the Healing Prayer Service. The pastor, Rev. Roland Slobogin, is the celebrant. Prayer teams will be available for individual healing afterwards. Martha's House will provide music. "When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen." ~Isaiah 60: 22
Location: Our Lady of Fatima, 1 Fatima Drive, Secane, PA 19018 (Delaware County)
Various dates and times beginning September 10, 2024
Event: Workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Join Fr. Dennis Gill of the Office for Divine Worship as we seek to understand and live more deeply our role as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Registration: To register for a workshop, please email worship@archphila.org. When emailing your registration, please include your name, home parish name/institution and date of the workshop you would like to attend.
Thursday Evenings 9/12/24 through 10/10/24, 5:45 PM to 7:45PM
Event: WE Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction Video Series In Loving memory of Tommy Miller
We Thirst is a popular educational and inspirational 5-part video course that educates about addiction from a Christian perspective. The series includes 5 videos with lectures that include prayer, music for reflection, and beautiful imagery to enlighten and inspire both hearts and minds. Each session provides research-backed information on addiction combined with faith-based principles to provide healing and hope. To learn more about the series, visit: https://www.wethirstseries.com/ Location: Church of St. Isidore, 2545 West Pumping Station Road Quakertown, PA 18951 (Father Riegler Center)
Thursday, September 12 - 6-8:30pm
Event: "True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church": A Special Event and Reception
Collegium Institute is pleased to invite you to a Fall Special Event and Reception co-hosted by Collegium and the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute in Center City Philadelphia. Author and Collegium trustee Francis X. Maier will discuss his 2024 book, True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church. Thomas Smith (Catholic University of America) and Margarita Mooney Clayton (Princeton Theological Seminary) will then offer remarks, followed by a discussion.
Location: Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute in Center City Philadelphia