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Maintenance or Mission?
Which mode are YOU operating in?
As you know, Archbishop Perez is leading the Church of Philadelphia in a process of transition: moving us personally and institutionally out of maintenance mode and into mission mode. The foundational book for this movement is From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age.
Check out the short video above, which gives an excellent summary of the book and explains the difference between maintenance mode and mission mode. Consider sharing it far and wide to help everyone in Philadelphia embark on this work conversion to which we are all called. Click here for some practical examples of maintenance vs. mission mode.
Let us help you make the transition!
Our 3-session Go, Make Disciples courses are designed to help Catholics transition from maintenance mode to mission mode. In this course, you will experience Jesus' call to personal friendship with Him and learn skills that will help you win souls for Christ. Here are the upcoming course options:
- Sat, Sept 13, 27 and Oct 11 – Mother of Divine Providence, King of Prussia - Click here for the flyer
- Sat, Nov 1, 8 and 15 - Holy Redeemer Parish, Philadelphia - Click here for the flyer
- Sat, Nov 8, 15, 22 - St. Elizabeth Parish, Chester Springs - Click here for the flyer
- Or, our longer course in Spanish: Doce jueves empezando el 18 de septiembre – Parroquia Santa Helena, Filadelfia - Ver el volante promocional
For a full list of missionary discipleship events and trainings from the Office for the New Evangelization, visit phillyevang.org/events.
Office for the New Evangelization Events
2025 Catholic Women’s Conference
10th Anniversary
“Women on Mission:
The Feminine Genius in the New Apostolic Age”
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9am-4:00pm
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:
Tracks available in English and Spanish.
Early sellout is expected.
Full details and registration at: www.catholicwomensconference.org
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
Various dates and times during the 2025-2026 year
Event: Training Workshops for Lectors, Altar Servers, Liturgical Musicians and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Those who serve the Church’s liturgy are invited to attend a training workshop to deepen your knowledge of the richness of your ministry and how to carry it out with due reverence and fittingness. Please see the flyer below for the schedule of trainings.
Instructor: Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Director, Office for Divine Worship
More info: View the flyer; To register for one or more workshops, email: worship@archphila.org. In your message, please include your name, home parish and the workshop/date for which you would like to register.
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
Mondays, July 28, August 4, 11, and 18 at 11:30am
Event: Summer Book Discussion
We will be reading Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly by Fr. Gregory Pine, OP. Each session we will discuss 2 chapters. Participants need to purchase their own book.
Location: Saint Aloysius Church, Lower Level of Gathering Center 223 Beech Street, Pottstown.
More Information: Sophie Schneible, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator 610-326-5877 ext. 426, SSchneible@saintaloysius.net
Tuesdays, July 29, August 5, and August 12 at 6:30pm
Event: Treats and Truths: Feeding the soul and the sweet tooth!
Summer Adult Faith Formation Series. Each night will feature a short presentation about the topic with desserts and discussion time. July 29: What's the Big Deal About the Bible? August 5: Feminine Genius and Fiery Rebels, the 4 Female Doctors of the Church and August 12: Catholic Social Teaching
Location: Saint Aloysius Church, Lower Level of Gathering Center, 223 Beech Street, Pottstown. (Enter off Hanover Street)
More Information: Sophie Schneible, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator 610-326-5877 ext. 426, SSchneible@saintaloysius.net
Thursday, July 31, 5:00 pm to Sunday, August 3, 2:00 pm
Event: Courage International Annual Conference
Courage International's Annual Conference will 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.
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/
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 - 9:00 - 6:30 PM and Sunday, August 3, 2025 - 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Event: Exhibit - The Appeals of Our Lady, Apparitions and Marian Shrines in the World
An extraordinary exhibit created by Blessed Carlo Acutis of 154 appearances testifying to the strong presence of the Virgin Mary over the centuries.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel
Event: Exhibit - The Appeals of Our Lady, Apparitions and Marian Shrines in the World
An extraordinary exhibit created by Blessed Carlo Acutis of 154 appearances testifying to the strong presence of the Virgin Mary over the centuries.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel
More info: View the flyer; Or visit https://www.apparizionimadonna.org/en/avm/home
First Saturdays, 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
Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 2025 - 10 AM or 6:30 PM
Event: Bible Study: Introductory Course
This is a basic ‘getting to know the Bible’ course that’s very easy, interesting, practical, and fun! You will learn: how the Bible is laid out logically, how to find your way around it, what the overall story and timeline of the Bible is, how to pray with scripture, why the Bible matters to the Church, to the world today, and, most especially, to YOU! Come to one or all sessions. No previous bible experience needed.
Location: Saint Anastasia Rectory basement meeting room, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA (enter through the rectory basement door)
More info: No cost to attend, but please register in advance by contacting Theresa Haggerty, 610-504-5558 or thaggerty@saintannies.org
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 6pm-8pm
Event: Saint Anastasia Flame of Love 10 Year Anniversary Mass
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.
Monthly on Sundays, 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).
Wednesday, August 13 from 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Event - Angels & Demons
Hosted By F.L.A.M.E. - Ministry group for male & female Catholics in their 40’s and 50’s
Description - God created the angelic orders to worship Him and to be models of His spiritual nature, ministers of His Word and agents of His action throughout creation. Father DeLacy will help you understand these mysterious & powerful beings, as well as help you avoid the snares & harms of those angels that disobeyed God & fell from His favor, the demons.
Location: Saint Lawrence Parish Ceader Hall 345 Elmwood Lane Riegelsville PA 18077
More Info: View the flyer; Signup https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA5AE29A1F8CE9-57604514-angels Questions? E-mail Nancy at KindledFlame@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 23 starting at 9:00 A.M.
Event - Theology on the Trail: Mass, Hike and Discussion Led by Father Alex Pancoast
Hosted By F.L.A.M.E. - Ministry group for male & female Catholics in their 40’s and 50’s
Join us for an all-morning retreat that includes Mass at Saint Andrew's, a hike in Tyler State Park, discussion with Father Alex Pancoast and lunch afterwards. All happening in Newtown, PA! A $10 cash Goodwill offering is greatly appreciated. Rain date will be on Saturday, August 30.
Location: Saint Andrew's Parish 81 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940
More Info: View the flyer; Signup https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA5AE29A1F8CE9-57515412-theology Questions? E-mail Nancy at KindledFlame@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 10am-12:30pm
Event: Local Pilgrimage For Single Catholic Women to National Shrine of St Rita of Cascia
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. Rita of Cascia this month!
Location: National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia 1166 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Event: Local Pilgrimage For Single Catholic Women to National Shrine of St Rita of Cascia
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. Rita of Cascia this month!
Location: National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia 1166 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
RSVP: https://forms.gle/b527ktFnuwiEKmC37
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
Occurs monthly, upcoming dates: Aug 26, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 6:30 -7:45 PM
Event: Holy Hour Praise & Worship Series
Spend some time with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament while enjoying beautiful Praise & Worship music. Confession will also be available. All are welcome to join us each month for this event!
Event: Holy Hour Praise & Worship Series
Spend some time with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament while enjoying beautiful Praise & Worship music. Confession will also be available. All are welcome to join us each month for this event!
Location: Saint Monica Church, 63 Main Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312
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.
Upcoming events:
- August 27, 2025, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA at 5:00 PM
- October 3, 2025, St. Margaret Parish, Narberth, PA
Sunday September 7, 2025
Event: Carlo Acutis Canonization Simulcast and Celebration
Join hundreds for this once-in-a-lifetime event celebrating the canonization of Carlo Acutis. Malvern Retreat House will be hosting a special simulcast of the canonization Mass on Sunday September 7, 2025 from 3:00AM to 6:30AM. In addition to viewing the simulcast, we will have Mass and we will provide tours to the St. Carlo Acutis shrine.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
More info: This is an outdoor event. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. RSVP with the numbers of people in your group, parish/school affiliation to kmoulter@malvernretreat.com
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/
Event: 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. Click here for a 2-minute trailer video about the class.
Facilitators: Meghan Cokeley and Chris Massaro, Office for the New Evangelization
Location: Mother of Divine Providence Parish Center, King of Prussia
More info: View the flyer; $25.00 includes all 3 sessions, coffee, snacks and guidebook; Discount for MDP parishioners using discount code MDP2025 (all caps)
To register: Visit phillyevang.org/events to register or use this link to register now: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=Po4vdm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 12:00-9:00 PM and Sunday, September 14, 2025 – 11:30 AM-5:00 PM
Event: 10th Annual Padre Pio Festival presented by St. Bede the Venerable Parish and Knights of Columbus Council 15478
Saturday – Community Family Picnic with food, games, entertainment and amusements; free evening concert at 7:30 (The Jersey Tenors)
Sunday – Solemn High Mass at 11:30 (Celebrant Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap) followed by a street procession and healing service with Padre Pio Relics; food, games, entertainment and amusements.
Location: Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Padre Pio, St. Bede the Venerable Parish, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA.
More info: https://padrepiofestival.org/
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – 9 am – 3 pm
Event: A Retreat with the Psalms
The Psalms provide timely, timeless prayer poems that spring from the raw material that we call human life. Are you alert to the Church’s gift of a Psalm at every Mass? This presentation will provide some clues and cues for understanding, appreciating, and applying the Psalms in everyday life. We will also take some time to meditate on the message and meaning proclaimed in the well-loved Psalms of Trust and Confidence – “Holy Triplets” – Psalms 23, 121, and 91.
Facilitator: Sister J. Sheila Galligan, IHM
Location: IHM Spirituality Center, 210 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA 19355
More Info: $40 (includes meals). Contact Sister Anne Marie Stegmaier at (610) 647-4136 or ihmspcenter@gmail.com to register or visit https://ihmimmaculata.org/mission-ministry/ihm-spirituality-center/ for more information.
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.
Lugar: Parroquia Santa Helena, 6161 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Facilitadores: Paola Herrera, Juan Salinero 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 Miriam Rodriguez (215)320-8065; 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. 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/
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 9 am – 12 noon
Event: Morning of Quiet Prayer
Enjoy a quiet morning in the presence of God. The day begins with Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours), followed by a Conference on Prayer. Quiet time will be available to spend in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacred Heart Chapel, to pray the Stations of the Cross (available in the chapel, the arcade, and outside), and to walk around the grounds, enjoying nature, and visiting the outside shrines. There will be Midday Prayer followed by departure.
Event: Morning of Quiet Prayer
Enjoy a quiet morning in the presence of God. The day begins with Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours), followed by a Conference on Prayer. Quiet time will be available to spend in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacred Heart Chapel, to pray the Stations of the Cross (available in the chapel, the arcade, and outside), and to walk around the grounds, enjoying nature, and visiting the outside shrines. There will be Midday Prayer followed by departure.
Facilitator: Sister Anne Marie Stegmaier, IHM
Location: IHM Spirituality Center, 210 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA 19355
More info: Free will offering. Contact Sister Anne Marie Stegmaier at (610) 647-4136 or ihmspcenter@gmail.com to register or visit https://ihmimmaculata.org/mission-ministry/ihm-spirituality-center/ for more information.
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Event: Ecumenical Service for the Jubilee Year Commemoration of the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
Christians across the region are invited to gather as we offer our gratitude to God for His self-revelation in Jesus Christ and for the Council of Nicaea that affirmed and protected the essential truth that Jesus is God.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Presiders: Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia and Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, Metropolitan-Archbishop of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Catholic Church
More information: View the flyer or visit archphila.org/holyyear
- Media kit: Bulletin ad ~ Social Media square ~ Twitter or Narthex Monitor
Event: Empowering Gen Now Conference with the USCCB
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Office for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults of Archdiocese of Philadelphia are overjoyed to host this conference open to all ministry leaders who work with or would like to learn how to engage youth and young adults. Our call to equip young people is urgent! See the website below for full details.
Speakers: Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Fr. Stephen DeLacy, Christopher Wesley, Dr. Carmina Chapp, Christina Lamas
Location: Cardinal O’Hara High School, 1701 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064
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
Saturdays, November 1, 8 and 15, 2025 – 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Event: 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. Click here for the 2-minute trailer video of the class.
Facilitator: Meghan Cokeley, Director, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Location: Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church, 915 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
More info: View the flyer; General admission is $25. Free for Holy Redeemer parishioners using discount code REDEEMER (all caps). Registration includes coffee, snacks and guidebook. Register at: phillyevang.org/events or use this direct link: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=zN2n4G
November 3–13, 2025
Italy Pilgrimage to Shrines and Eucharistic Miracles Presented by Trinity Tour Travels
Italy Pilgrimage to Shrines and Eucharistic Miracles Presented by Trinity Tour Travels
Join the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith on a powerful, faith-filled pilgrimage to Italy. This all-inclusive journey will guide pilgrims through some of the most sacred sites in the Catholic tradition, including Rome, Orvieto, Lanciano, the tombs of Pope Francis and Blessed Carlo Acutis, and more.
Pilgrimage Hosts: Fr. Matthew Phelan, O. de M., Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia and Dr. Anne DeSantis, Th.D., Executive Director, St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation
All are welcome to join us on this unforgettable spiritual experience.
Learn more or register at:
https://trinitytourtravels.com/anne-desantis-father-matthew-phelan
https://trinitytourtravels.com/anne-desantis-father-matthew-phelan
Questions? Email: director.srnf@gmail.com
Saturdays, November 8, 15 and 22, 2025 - 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Event: 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.
Facilitators: Jenifer Keller and Ryan Morris, Missionary Discipleship Facilitators, Office for the New Evangelization
Location: St. Elizabeth Parish, Chester Springs
More info: Click here for 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
Event: Restore: Healing Retreat for Women Healing from Betrayal Trauma
This retreat is for women healing from sexual betrayal trauma due to an intimate partner’s infidelity, pornography use or sex addiction. Through unique, facilitated healing encounters, we listen for the Holy Spirit’s promptings as He reveals the wounds, the memories, the circumstances that caused dis-integration within us. With Him, we are gently invited into a fully integrated experience – mind, heart, body, spirit, soul. Come…and let Him Restore you!
Retreat Leaders: Father Allen Hoffa of the Diocese of Allentown PA, De Yarrison of You Are Made New Ministry and Laura Ercolino of Hope’s Garden
Location: St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson, PA
More info: https://youaremadenew.com/restore-retreats-betrayal-trauma/ or email De at de@youaremadenew.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).
Speakers: Heathy Khym, Damon Owens and more
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/
Every Wednesday and Second Saturday, 12-1 PM
Event: Lunch in the Park with Christ in the City
Join Christ in the City missionaries as we serve over 50+ men and women experiencing homelessness, building relationships while enjoying lunch.
- Every Wednesday, 12-1 PM on the lawn next to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia (required training for new volunteers begins at 11:15 AM)
- Second Saturdays, 12-1 PM on Logan Square (required training for new volunteers begins at 10 AM)
More info: Registration is required and all new volunteers must attend a training prior to the event. Full details and registration available at: https://christinthecity.org/philadelphia-lunch-in-the-park/
LOOKING AHEAD...
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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