ManUp Philly Men’s Conference March
ManUp Philly 2023
Men’s Spirituality Conference
March 4, 2023, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Cardinal O’Hara High School
Featured Speaker: Jim Wahlberg
Jim is the fifth oldest Wahlberg. Like his brothers Donnie and Mark, Jim recovered from his tough upbringing in the streets of Dorchester to become a producer, writer, and director of films, including The Circle of Addiction, What About the Kids?, and The Lookalike. Jim is the executive director of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, created to improve the quality of life for inner city youth through a working partnership with other youth organizations. His recently published autobiography, The Big Hustle, tells how in prison he was befriended by a priest-chaplain, Fr. Jim Fratus, who had a major impact on his life. It was also while he was in prison that Mother Teresa visited, and he heard her offer some “life-changing” words. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation while still an inmate and began to learn and embrace the Catholic faith. Click here to hear Jim speak about the Mother Teresa movie.
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Mark Houck, VICTORY IN DOJ ABORTION ASSAULT CASE
Pro-life activist Mark Houck was found not guilty Monday on federal assault charges stemming from a shoving incident outside a Philadelphia abortion clinic. The Saint Thomas Moore Society provided legal assistance with his defense. We are happy to provide the following links:
https://www.lifenews.com/2023/01/30/jury-finds-mark-houck-not-guilty-on-bogus-biden-admin-charges/
Weekly Message by Theresa Leonetti O’Connor
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Holy Family Regional Catholic School Fundraiser!
HFRCS Super Bowl Fundraiser
The Super Bowl is set for February 12, 2023. Although we do not know which two teams will be facing off, we are gearing up for the big game! Holy Family’s Board of Limited Jurisdiction is organizing a Super Bowl Football Pool fundraiser. Please consider supporting our school. Three pools will be offered at different price levels. Squares are available to purchase today at $25, $50, or $100. If you have any questions, please email holyfamilyfundraiser@hfrcs.org.
Why Confession?
A Panel Discussion on Zoom
Thursday, February 23, 2023 – 7:00-8:30 PM
Join four priests of the Archdiocese for a webinar discussion on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It’s a chance to ask all of your questions about a sacrament that many people want to know more about. Submit your questions in advance or in realtime during the webinar. Questions can include things like:
~ Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest?
~ What is the “seal of confession” and why is it so strict?
~ I have confessed my sins but still can’t forgive myself…what do I do?
~ I keep confessing the same sins over and over…why can’t I change?
Priest panel:
Fr. Eric Banecker, Pastor, St. Francis de Sales, Philadelphia
Fr. Addisalem Mekonnen, Pastor, St. Martin de Porres, Philadelphia
Fr. Mariano Dellagiovanna, Parochial Administrator, St. Barnabas, Philadelphia
Fr. Stephen DeLacy, Vicar, Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults
To register for the webinar, click here or visit phillyeucharisticreviv….
The Archbishop wants to text you!
Join Archbishop Pérez in his mission to create a culture of missionary disciples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! Subscribe to receive a weekly text from the Archbishop with one action step you can take that week to deepen your friendship with Jesus or grow in your mission to bring Jesus to others. It’s a simple and great way to grow in your vocation as a missionary disciple! Full details can be found at the website below. Texts begin on Ash Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 and continue weekly for one year.
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Basilica Status Bestowed on The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown
The Miraculous Medal Shrine, a Marian devotional destination and ministry of the Vincentians of the Eastern Province in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, has been elevated by the Vatican to Minor Basilica status.
This designation is shared by only one other church in the City of Philadelphia, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and 91 others across the United States. The Shrine, along with the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception that houses it, are now known as the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.