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"We see this in this current generation, that many souls are being led astray and they’re falling into despair. But that Catholic priest, in the person of Jesus Christ, he’s chasing after those souls. That’s exactly what Christ did for me.” ~Seminarian Joshua Brooks
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Josh Brooks looked for love on the basketball court, only to get cut from the team. The young man from Delaware County sought love in a relationship with a girlfriend, but he couldn’t escape the nagging feeling that something greater was calling him. Then, in despair one day he looked at the crucifix hanging on his wall and understood that his search for the perfect form of love need not go further. “Josh,” he heard, “I’ve been waiting for you your entire life.” Brooks wasn’t even Catholic. Yet, at that moment, he felt his first call to the priesthood. Now, he is...click here for the full story
Welcoming
Courage International's Annual Conference
Thursday, July 31, 5:00 pm to Sunday, August 3, 2:00 pm
Courage International's Annual Conference will take its theme from the Jubilee Year of Hope. The presenters shall focus on how the mercy of God, experienced in our lives, gives substance to what we hope for: everlasting union with God and all that is necessary to achieve it. Courage is a group of Catholics who experience same-sex attractions and who are committed to helping one another to live chaste lives marked by prayer, fellowship and mutual support. Click here to learn more about Courage and its sister apostolate, EnCourage, for family members.
Speakers: Fr. Brian Gannon, Neal Lozano of Unbound Ministry, Sr. Gilmary Kay, RSM, Mark Houck, Fr. Philip Bochanski, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Amy Hamilton and more
Location: Neumann University, Aston, PA
More information: Click here for the conference brochure; The Clergy Study Day is Wednesday, July 30. Full details at https://couragerc.org/conference2025/
Office for the New Evangelization Events
Discover Genesis Mission!
Equipping Disciples for Apostolic Mission
Genesis Mission (genesismission.co.uk) is an evangelization apostolate from the Diocese of Plymouth, England. They teach a practical methodology for sharing your faith in person-to-person interactions with others. They also work with parishes to form small training groups to teach everyone in the community how to evangelize.
The co-founders of Genesis Mission, Fr. Jon Bielawski and Michele Thompson will be in Philadelphia on August 8 and 9 and there are two opportunities to meet them, learn the method and discern this apostolate for your parish:
Event #1:
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Event: Introduction to Genesis Mission: A Practical, ‘How to’ Workshop on Person-to-Person Evangelizing
Come and learn a method for sharing your Catholic Faith with the people you encounter in your everyday life. You will also learn about how Genesis Mission can work with your parish to raise up missionary disciples through a small group training process.
Location: Nativity of Our Lord Gymnasium, 605 West Street Road, Warminster, PA
More info: Click here for the flyer; $25 per person includes materials, coffee and lunch; Click here to register or visit phillyevang.org/events.
Event #2:
Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 1:30-3:30 PM
Event: Mission Made Possible: Practical Tools for Sharing Your Faith with Others
Join us for this mini workshop on the Genesis Mission method of person-to-person evangelization. It’s designed to give you practical skills that you can begin to use right away to share your faith with others. You will leave with greater confidence in knowing how you can personally respond to Jesus’ mandate to “Go, make disciples.”
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA (Free parking in Cathedral lot)
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA (Free parking in Cathedral lot)
More info: Click here for the flyer; $10 per person; Click here to register or visit phillyevang.org/events
Go Make Disciples
An Introductory Training
in Missionary Discipleship
Join us for a powerful and practical training in the habits and skills of missionary discipleship. This course will help you deepen your personal friendship with Jesus and acquire relational skills to encounter and accompany others into Christ’s love.
Upcoming courses this fall
(choose one)
Saturdays, September 13, 27 and October 11, 2025 – 9 AM-12 PM
Location: Mother of Divine Providence Parish Center, King of Prussia (Montgomery County)
Facilitators: Meghan Cokeley and Chris Massaro, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer; $25.00 includes all 3 sessions, coffee, snacks and guidebook; Visit phillyevang.org/events to register or use this link to register now: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=Po4vdm
Saturday, November 1, 8 and 15, 2025 - 9 AM-12 PM
Location: Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church, Philadelphia (Center City Philadelphia)
Facilitator: Meghan Cokeley, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer; $25.00 includes all 3 sessions, coffee, snacks and guidebook; Visit phillyevang.org/events to register or use this link to register now: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=zN2n4G
Saturdays, November 8, 15 and 22, 2025 - 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: St. Elizabeth Parish, Chester Springs (Chester County)
Facilitators: Jenifer Keller and Ryan Morris, Office for the New Evangelization
More info: View the flyer; $25.00 includes all 3 sessions, coffee, snacks and guidebook; Visit phillyevang.org/events to register or use this link to register now: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=cppbQX
More info and registration at phillyevang.org/events
Around the Archdiocese
Below you will find 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 mcokeley@archphila.org by the 22nd of the month for consideration. Guidelines for event submissions
Thursdays, 9 am - 4 pm
Events: Philly Adoration for Vocations
Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to spend time before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament praying for vocations at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. This is a time to pray in front of Jesus truly present in the Eucharist and to ask Him to bless His Church with many holy vocations. Each Thursday between 9 am and 4 pm, clergy and lay faithful of the Archdiocese are encouraged to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life and that those who the Lord is calling will have the courage to respond.
Location: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 1400 Evans Road, Ambler, PA
For more information: visit HeedTheCall.org/PhillyAdores
June 27 – 29, 2025 - Arrive Friday at 7:00 pm, ends Sunday at 12:00 pm
Event: Wonderfully Made 2 - A Theology of the Body Retreat for Young Women
This retreat will focus on tackling these questions by growing an intimae relationship with Christ through the lens of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Reconciliation offered; Sunday Mass celebrated. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner served Saturday; Breakfast served Sunday. Who should Attend? Young adult women over 18 years old facing life's BIG questions: Dating, Vocation, Marriage, Children?
Retreat Leaders: Samantha Kelley of FIERCE Athlete, Marie DiCecco, Women's Health Speaker
Location: The Inn at Twin Linden, 2092 Main Street, Narvon, PA
Cost: $225 per person (partial scholarships available), SPACE IS LIMITED
Information and registration: https://www.lifelovesexuality.com/, email: wonderfullymaderetreat@gmail.com; Sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Committee
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 10am-2pm
Event: Local Pilgrimage for Single Catholic Women to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann
Blessed Emilina is hosting a series of Jubilee Year pilgrimages around the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! If you're a single Catholic woman looking for fellowship and spiritual encounter, consider joining us at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann this month!
Location: National Shrine of St. John Neumann 1019 N 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19123
Event: Local Pilgrimage for Single Catholic Women to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann
Blessed Emilina is hosting a series of Jubilee Year pilgrimages around the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! If you're a single Catholic woman looking for fellowship and spiritual encounter, consider joining us at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann this month!
Location: National Shrine of St. John Neumann 1019 N 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19123
Friday July 4, 2025 to Sunday July 6, 2025
Event: Divine Will Retreat
Join us for a Spirit-filled weekend retreat based on the Divine Will. Fr. Thomas Celso BVD serve as Retreat Director. The weekend will include Mass, Adoration, Confession, conference talks, and time for personal prayer and reflection. The weekend will include an outdoor Mass on our newly dedicated altar at the foot of the Papal Cross from Pope St. John Paul II’s 1979 Philadelphia visit. The weekend will also include a patriotic rosary at 2PM on Sunday.
Location: Malvern Retreat House. 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355.
First Saturdays, continuing July 5, 9am-11am
Event: First Saturdays with Carlo
108 years ago our Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in Fatima and asked us to do this on the First Saturday of each month. There is no better place to honor our BVM's wishes than joining Mission Love and Life in the Blessed Carlo Acutis Shrine & Center for Eucharistic Adoration at Malvern Retreat House. You also receive a very special Jubilee indulgence throughout 2025.
Features: Rosary, Confessions, Adoration, Music & Mass
Location: Lower Level, McShain Building at Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
More Info: https://missionloveandlife.org/get-involved; Questions? Email Mission Love and Life at info@missionloveandlife.org
Tuesdays in July starting July 8, 5:15 - 6:15pm
Event: Catholic Political Anthropologies: Augustine and Aquinas on the Citizen and the State
Event: Catholic Political Anthropologies: Augustine and Aquinas on the Citizen and the State
In four sessions throughout July, Collegium Institute will host, "Catholic Political Anthropologies," a Catholic Philosophical Tradition discussion series, on the political philosophy of Christian thinkers St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas.
Facilitator: Collegium Institute
Location: Penn Newman Center (111 S 38th St, University City Philadelphia)
More info: To learn more and register, please visit https://collegiuminstitute.org/calendar
Location: Penn Newman Center (111 S 38th St, University City Philadelphia)
More info: To learn more and register, please visit https://collegiuminstitute.org/calendar
Tuesday, July 8 – Wednesday, July 16
Event: Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Our Annual Parish Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel begins on Tuesday, July 8, with 7 PM Evening Prayer. For nine consecutive evenings, we will honor Our Lady with devotion and prayer. Throughout the Novena, which will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Doylestown, speakers will lead us in prayer, psalms, meditations, devotions, and preaching.
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Doylestown.
Learn More About the Speakers and Scheduled Times Here:
Our Parish Website: www.ourladymtcarmel.org
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:30 P.M.
Event - The Papacy: Upon This Rock (Hosted by F.L.A.M.E., a ministry for Catholics in their 40s and 50s)
Presentation by Father Timothy Tarnacki, O.S.P.P.E.
Father Timothy will examine the evidence for the Petrine office found in Scripture, early Christian writings and the Church’s long practice. He will explain in clear and friendly language how the papacy is not only biblical and historical but essential for preserving Christian unity of belief. There will be time for Q & A after the presentation. A $10 cash goodwill donation is appreciated.
Location: Saint Charles Borromeo Parish School Library 1731 Hulmeville Road Bensalem, PA 19020
More Info: View the flyer; Signup at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA5AE29A1F8CE9-57252756-thepapacy Questions? E-mail Nancy at KindledFlame@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 10 - Saturday, July 12
Event: Intellectual Traditions in Dialogue and Conflict - International Society of MacIntyrean Enquiry (ISME) 2025 Conference
Collegium Institute is proud to host the 18th Annual ISME Conference, which aims to explore Alasdair MacIntyre’s rich conceptualization of tradition, inviting discussions on the diverse interactions, conflicts, and potential reconciliations between various intellectual paradigms. The conference will also feature keynote lectures from Samuel Moyn (Yale) and May Sim (College of the Holy Cross).
Event: Intellectual Traditions in Dialogue and Conflict - International Society of MacIntyrean Enquiry (ISME) 2025 Conference
Collegium Institute is proud to host the 18th Annual ISME Conference, which aims to explore Alasdair MacIntyre’s rich conceptualization of tradition, inviting discussions on the diverse interactions, conflicts, and potential reconciliations between various intellectual paradigms. The conference will also feature keynote lectures from Samuel Moyn (Yale) and May Sim (College of the Holy Cross).
Facilitator: Collegium Institute
Location: University of Pennsylvania (University City Philadelphia)
More info: To learn more, please click here. Interested local attendees should contact Quinn Moore (qmoore@collegiuminstitute.org) for information about registration.
Location: University of Pennsylvania (University City Philadelphia)
More info: To learn more, please click here. Interested local attendees should contact Quinn Moore (qmoore@collegiuminstitute.org) for information about registration.
Monthly on Sundays, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sept 14 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. Social to follow. For more information about Eileen, visit www.EileenGeorge.org.
Location: Annunciation BVM Church, 401 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA
More Info: Questions? Contact Jeanmarie Lorello at 610-547-7308 (phone or text).
Event: Arise! Youth Evenings of Adoration
An Arise! Youth Evening of Adoration is an evening of Encounter for teens. An encounter with Christ, the Trinity, self, and each other. Encounter with Christ in the Eucharist, the mercy of the Father through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Holy Spirit in the communion of prayer with an Intercessory Prayer Team. Finally, the encounter with themselves and each other through the sharing of this experience in community.
Upcoming events:
- July 16, 2025, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
- August 27, 2025, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
- October 3, 2025, St. Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 6pm
Event: Paint & Sip Night for Single Catholic Women
Join Blessed Emilina for a night of fellowship, prayer, and fun! Local Catholic artist Cydney Bittner will be leading us through a night of painting sacred art and connecting with like minded Catholic women. This event is BYO food and drinks, so bring your faves, bring your friends, and come have a good time!
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel 235 E State St, Doylestown, PA 18901
Event: Paint & Sip Night for Single Catholic Women
Join Blessed Emilina for a night of fellowship, prayer, and fun! Local Catholic artist Cydney Bittner will be leading us through a night of painting sacred art and connecting with like minded Catholic women. This event is BYO food and drinks, so bring your faves, bring your friends, and come have a good time!
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel 235 E State St, Doylestown, PA 18901
RSVP: https://forms.gle/22yqZh3S5rbHX4X99
More info: View the flyer; Questions? Email Aurora Pomales at blessedemilina@gmail.com
More info: View the flyer; Questions? Email Aurora Pomales at blessedemilina@gmail.com
July 20-26, 2025
Event: Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
From the Archdiocesan Office for Life and Family: "As an educational campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), 'NFP Week' celebrates God’s design for married love and the gift of life and raises awareness about Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods...The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week are July 20–26, 2025. These dates highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae vitae (July 25, 1968) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, marriage, conjugal love and responsible parenthood."
For resources and events to explore the Church's beautiful teachings during NFP Week, see: https://officeforlifeandfamily.flocknote.com/note/32176111
Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event: Saint Ann's Game Night for Young Adults
A monthly fun game night for young adults to connect! From classic favorites to hidden gems, a wide variety of games will be provided for attendees to play, the selection is catered to young adults ages 18-30.
Event: Saint Ann's Game Night for Young Adults
A monthly fun game night for young adults to connect! From classic favorites to hidden gems, a wide variety of games will be provided for attendees to play, the selection is catered to young adults ages 18-30.
Location: Saint Ann Parish's Church Hall, 502 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Host: Kayla McFalls
More info: Click here for the banner or visit our parish website; Questions? Email Director of Communications at communications@churchofsaintann.org
Host: Kayla McFalls
More info: Click here for the banner or visit our parish website; Questions? Email Director of Communications at communications@churchofsaintann.org
Sunday, July 20-27, 2025
Event: Come and Rest Awhile Silent Directed Retreat
Join us for a rejuvenating 7-night retreat where you can truly unwind and reconnect with God and your spiritual self. The retreat costs $650 and you can choose to receive personalized guidance from a spiritual director who will companion you on your retreat journey.
Spiritual Directors: Sr. Beth Butler, MSBT; Sr. Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN and Sr. Barbara Springer, SSJ
Location: Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, 3501 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19136
More info: View the flyer; Click here to register online
Friday July 25 to Sunday July 27
Event: Women of Grace/Young Women of Grace
“Hope for the Journey.” On this Women of Grace retreat weekend at Malvern Retreat House retreatants will explore dynamic presentations which will unveil the treasure of graces available to you through the virtue of hope! Speakers include Johnnette Williams, Bishop William Waltersheid, Kitty Cleveland, Patricia Sandoval, and Dr. Donald Wallenfang, OCDS.
Location: Malvern Retreat House. 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA
For more information to register, visit www.malvernretreat.com
Saturdays, July 26, Aug 23 and Sept 20, 2025 - 10:00am-1:00pm
Event: Be Still Saturdays at Lake Nockamixon
Step away from the noise and hurry of life this summer and join us for Be Still Saturdays. This is a simple, sacred time to pause, pray, and open your heart to the ways God speaks through silence, stillness, and nature. Whether walking, paddling, or resting on the shore, allow the beauty of creation to draw you closer to the Creator. Brought to you by AFIRE Ministries, a 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Catholic Charity, apeopleafire.org
Location: Lake Nockamixon State Park 1542 Mountainview Drive Quakertown, PA 18951
More info: A suggested donation of $10 per individual, $15 per couple, or $20 per family. Your donation helps AFIRE Ministries continue its mission
Website registration: https://www.apeopleafire.org/events-1
Wednesday Evenings 6-8pm in the Summer
Event: Summer Nights / Mission Love and Life Youth Group
Summer is a time to Grow in our Relationship with Jesus, not take off or distance from Him. While our children are off from school, let's make sure that time is filled with Faith, Fellowship, Discipleship, Education and Formation. NO better place than the Blessed Carlo Acutis Shrine and Center for Eucharistic Adoration at Malvern Retreat House. NO better role model than future Saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis Speaker: Special Guest each week
Location: Lower Level, McShain Building at Malvern Retreat House or St Joseph Bldg
More Info: Email Mission Love and Life at info@missionloveandlife.org, click here to see the event flyer
August 1 - 3, 2025
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
More Information: Visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215 766 3944 or 800 470 2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 9:45am-7:00pm
Event: Jubilee Youth Day with the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
In conjunction with the World Jubilee of Young People, “Jubilee Youth Day 2025” is for teens who are interested in deepening their love for Jesus and their Catholic faith. They will share in various events including: catechesis, worship, music and fun. (This event takes place at Marycrest Motherhouse in Monroe, NY, but Parish Visitor Sisters also live and serve here in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at Sacred Heart Convent in Clifton Heights, PA.)
Location: Marycrest Motherhouse, Monroe, NY
More info: $50.00 per participant (youth or adult), includes lunch and dinner, snacks, T-shirt, religious articles, and the conference. Full details at https://parishvisitorsisters.org/youth-day/
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 6pm-8pm
Event: Saint Anastasia Flame of Love 10 Year Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving for the Fruits of the Flame of Love of the IHM
Come & Celebrate with us! It will be a prayerful and holy evening. Schedule: 6pm-7pm: Adoration, St. Michael Chaplet, FOL Rosary, Benediction 7pm: Holy Mass, Following Mass: Prayer to Receive the Flame of Love by the US National Director, Jill Metz, and Passing the Flame of Love to the Hearts of our Teens from St. Anastasia & Philadelphia Cenacles. Teens are welcome!
Main Celebrant: Bishop Efren Esmilla, Music by: Mark Griswold
Speaker: US Flame of Love National Director, Jill Metz
Location: Saint Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA
Questions: Youth Contact: Tina #610-513-8731, Flame of Love Contact: Clare #610-355-7798.
September 12-14, 2025
Event: Life-Giving Wounds Retreat (Healing retreat for adult children of divorce)
No matter your age when it happened, the effects of your parents’ divorce or separation are deep and long-lasting. Life-Giving Wounds is a national ministry specifically for adults (18+) whose parents are divorced or separated — providing a unique opportunity for men and women who are the children of divorced or separated parents to give voice to their pain and experience Christ’s transformational healing, together with peers who know the challenges that broken homes cause.
Sponsored by: Office for Life and Family, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
More info and registration: Cost is $350, scholarships available; Details at: https://phillycatholiclife.org/life-giving-wounds-retreat-2025/
Doce jueves empezando el 18 de septiembre del 2025 - 6:30-9:30 PM
Evento: Escuelas de discipulado misionero
Únase con nosotros para un entrenamiento poderoso y práctico en los hábitos y habilidades del discipulado misionero. La primera parte de este entrenamiento, la Escuela de Discipulado, le ayudará a profundizar en su amistad personal con Jesús a través de la oración y la conversión personal. La segunda parte, la Escuela de Misión, le equipará con las habilidades que necesita para salir como "pescadores de hombres", buscando ganar almas con y para Jesús.
Lugar: Parroquia Santa Helena, 6161 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Facilitadores: Paola Herrera y Padre Matthew Biedrzycki, Oficina para la nueva evangelización, Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia
Más información: Ver el volante promocional
Costo: $40 por las 12 sesiones, incluido café, aperitivos y libros
Para registrarse: Contacte a Monica Victoria-Rodriguez (215)-593-9804 o para la registración electrónica, haga clic en: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=QU9m6c
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Event: AbbeyFest: Faith, Music and Family Festival
This family-friendly Catholic event draws thousands each year for a festival atmosphere featuring amazing music, Catholic and Christian vendors, the presence of religious orders of priests and sisters, food trucks, family and kid-friendly activities, games, and an overall sense of the love of Christ. Also present are dozens of priests hearing confessions, along with prayer teams to support you in prayer. The day closes with Mass, Adoration and Benediction.
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown (New location!)
More details and tickets at: https://theabbeyfest.com/
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9am-4:00pm
Event: 2025 Catholic Women’s Conference, 10th Anniversary, “Women on Mission: The Feminine Genius in the New Apostolic Age”
Join Catholic women from the greater Philadelphia area for a day of fun, friendship, faith formation and prayer at the Catholic Women’s Conference. At this year’s conference, we will explore the beauty of our feminine genius and the unique position of Catholic women, transformed by Christ, to bring the light of the Gospel to a society that no longer knows it needs Him.
Speakers: Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig, Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV, Bishop Joseph Perry, Fr. Sean Loomis, Fr. Thomas Viviano, Dr. Delia Larrauri and Elizabeth Leon.
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA.
More info: Click here for the flyer; Tracks available in English and Spanish. Early sellout is expected. Full details and registration at: www.catholicwomensconference.org
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Event: Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
This pilgrimage will include: the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, celebration of Holy Mass, devotions in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, time for quiet prayer and reflection. As a Sacred Jubilee Site, the National Shrine offers an opportunity for the Jubilee Indulgence.
Location: National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
More info: Save the Date flyer; More information coming soon to archphila.org/holyyear
Various dates and times
Event: Masses for Healing - Catholic Charismatic Renewal
The Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal’s local prayer groups offer regular opportunities to attend Mass and receive prayer for healing for many issues, physical, emotional and spiritual. These events may include praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, prayer teams or other moments of grace. Please see the website below to find a healing event near you.
For dates, times and locations, visit https://archphilaccr.org/events/
Every Friday at 3:00 PM
Event: Divine Mercy Chaplet on zoom
We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet each Friday at 3:00 P.M. for peace in Ukraine and the conversion of Russia. Join us wherever you are. “The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at the hour of their death.” (Diary, 754) Sponsored by the Legion of Mary at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul.
More info: Zoom log-in information can be found at https://cathedralphila.org/the-divine-mercy-chaplet/
November 3 – 13, 2025
Italy Pilgrimage to Shrines and Eucharistic Miracles with Trinity Tour Travels
Join the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith for a life-changing pilgrimage to the shrines and Eucharistic miracles of Italy. The pilgrimage will tour Rome, Assisi, Orvieto, Lanciano, the resting places of Pope Francis and Blessed Carlo Acutis and more! This trip is all-inclusive, and there is also a “land only” option if needed.
Hosts: Fr. Matthew Phelan, O.deM, and Dr. Anne DeSantis, ThD, Executive Director of the Foundation
To Learn More: Visit the website at https://trinitytourtravels.com/anne-desantis-father-matthew-phelan Questions: Email director.srnf@gmail.com
November 15, 2025 - 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Event: The Well: A Conference for Young Adults (18-39 years old)
In the spirit of World Youth Day, the Office for Ministry with Young Adults invite you to day of dynamic keynote speakers from around the country, meeting new friends and ministries, music, Adoration & Confession, Vigil Mass celebrated by the Archbishop, and much more!
Theme: “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (Jn 15:27).
Location: Sheraton Hotel Downtown Philadelphia Liberty Conference Room and Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul in Philadelphia
More info and registration: https://phillyyam.org/thewell/
LOOKING AHEAD...
October 6, 2025 - Save the Date! Ecumenical Celebration of the 1700 Year Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
November 21-22, 2025 - Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference, Victory Church, Audubon, PA
March 18 and 19, 2026 - Save the Dates! National Catholic Partnership on Disability Two-Day Training
ONGOING...
- Catholic Support for Mental Health: archphila.org/support
- Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction - archphila.org/hope
- Liturgical and Sacramental Updates from the Office for Divine Worship - Click here for website
- Archdiocesan Missionaries of Mercy - archphila.org/mercy
- Eucharistic Revival: phillyeucharisticrevival.org
- Young Adult Groups & Events: phillyyam.org/events
- Events for Teens: phillyomy.org/events/
- Intercessory Teams for Priests - phillyevang.org/pray4priests
- Institute for Christian Formation - Click here for website
- Pro-Life Pregnancy Care Resources - Click here for free guidebook
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