Compiled by
Joe Novetsky

Workshops, Events, Etc

 

Death Penalty
Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., anti-death penalty activist, will present a lecture titled, “Dead Man Walking, the Journey Continues,” at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at St. Andrew Church in Newtown. Sister Helen will lead an ecumenical prayer service focused on the central principle that all human life is sacred. Information: 215-968-2262, ext. 26.

Vietnam Memorial

“The Wall That Heals,” a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display at La Salle College High School from 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 8. The memorial will be open 24-hours-a-day. Information: 215-233-2911.

“Why Catholic?”

A series on Catholicism is being held at 10 a.m. Sundays until Nov. 19 at the Oratory of St. Norbert Church in Paoli. Kevin Hughes, professor of theology at Villanova University and Deacon John Lozano of St. Norbert Parish, are the presenters. Information: 610-644-1655, ext. 19.

Black Congress

St. Peter Claver Center, 502 S. 12th Street, is hosting the 10th National Black Catholic Congress and History of the National Black Congress from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. The presenter will be Valarie Washington, director of the Congress. Information: 215-735-3164.

Day of Prayer

Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic women, will host a day of prayer, praise rosary and celebration of the Eucharist Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown. Registration at 9 a.m. Information: 215-675-8029.

Spirituality Day

St. Katharine Drexel Mission Center and Shrine in Bensalem will sponsor a “Native American Spirituality Day” from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. The day will end with the blessing of the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha statue and a prayer of healing.

Autumn Retreat

The IHM Conference Center in Bryn Mawr has a retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 on the grounds of the Wootton Estate. Information: 610-581-0120.

Annual Walk/Run

Immaculata University will conduct its annual 5K walk/run to feed the hungry at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct 21 on the campus. Proceeds will benefit the Archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services. Information: 610-647-4400, ext. 3762.

Grand Concert

Vox Ama Deus opens its 20th anniversary season with “Mozartfest” at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 8 at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli. Valentin Radu will conduct. Information: 610-688-2800.

100th Birthday
Sister Crispin Hanselmann celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 29 at Assisi House in Aston, the retirement residence of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Born in Germany, Sister Crispin ministered in elementary education in the Allentown Diocese for 45 years. She moved to Assisi House in 1993.

Vigils for Life
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants will conduct vigils for life at two locations. Following Mass at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at St. John Chrysostom Church, Wallingford, the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at the Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Father Rayford E. Emmons will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Newman Hall, 3720 Chestnut Street. After Mass, the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at a nearby abortion center and return to Newman Hall for Benediction.

Healing Mass

Anointing of the Sick Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at Sacred Heart Church, Swedesburg.


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