Category: parishes
Our Lady of Lourdes: continuing the journey
By Annette C. Silva First a little history. Seaford, located in Sussex County, is often called “lower, slower Delaware” by northern folks. Our Lady of Lourdes, part of the Wilmington Diocese, was created in the 1940s as a small Catholic mission in a downtown storefront. By 1948 there were enough Catholic families to build a church. In 1970 our Hispanic […]
» Read moreNew parish hall for St. James the Greater
On April 4, St. James the Greater Parish in Concord, N.C., celebrated the dedication of its new Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall. Having seen a 40 percent increase in parishioners in the past three years, the community badly needed more space for faith formation, youth and young-adult programs, Bible studies, and other needs. Bishop Peter Jugis of Charlotte led the […]
» Read moreNew Facebook page for OLPH’s 125th-anniversary celebration
Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn now has a Facebook page devoted to its 125th-anniversary celebration. Click to visit, and give the page a “like” while you’re there. Jubilee events begin in September, Father John McKenna says.
» Read moreAsh Wednesday at OLPH Brooklyn
By Father John McKenna, C.Ss.R. | As in all parishes, Ash Wednesday was a very busy day. Our 6:45 a.m. Mass had our faithful elderly people who like to begin their day in prayer. Others came on their way to work. The Mass had about 75 people. Some people come with tissues or small envelopes, asking to bring ashes to […]
» Read moreOMPH School raises more than $20,000 with Treasure Island fundraiser
Our Mother of Perpetual Help School in Ephrata, Pa., hosted its annual Treasure Island auction on Saturday, November 7. Those in attendance enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages while bidding on great prizes, such as a Disney Vacation package and a 55-inch smart TV. Each grade from OMPH School donated an art project they created as a class. The art […]
» Read moreSt. Gerard Parish celebrates 100th anniversary
By Father Michael Sergi | Greetings from Lima, Ohio! I have been here at St. Gerard’s for three months, but it didn’t take long for me to hit the road running. We have many different ministries here, but the biggest event taking place is our 100-year anniversary. Yes, the Redemptorists have been here for 100 years, ministering to the people […]
» Read moreOLPH Brooklyn holds its annual walkathon
By Father John McKenna | We had our annual parish walkathon on Saturday October 17. It was a brisk, cool, sunny, perfect fall day. Our team got there early and began to set up for the walk. There were registration tables, donuts, and coffee. View a photo gallery here. People began to come early. Then the flow became a river. […]
» Read morePhoto gallery: OLPH Brooklyn holds its annual walkathon
Photo gallery: Father Bennett’s installation
Father Richard Bennett is now pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia. Patrick Hayes shot these photos of the celebration following Father Bennett’s installation.
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