Tag: Catholic

Culture: The Role of Saint Augustine Church in Preserving Filipino Traditions in Philadelphia

December 20, 2024 Nathalie Joy Delantar 0

For many Filipino Americans in Philadelphia, faith is more than worship—it’s a cultural anchor. At the heart of this connection is Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church, a historic landmark in Old City. With the establishment of a Santo Niño shrine and Filipino Masses, the church has become a vibrant hub for preserving Filipino traditions, offering a spiritual home for the community while celebrating their rich cultural heritage through music, dance, and shared rituals. [continue reading…]

Germantown: Church Welcomes First Generation Haitian-American Youth Ministries Director

December 13, 2018 Kira Runk 0

The First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) has sat on the corner of East High Street and Germantown Avenue since 1796. In September, the congregation welcomed 33-year-old Jeanna Murat (pictured above). Murat is first [continue reading…]

Immigration: St. Maron’s Church Brings Together Middle Eastern Immigrants For Prayer And Community

September 17, 2018 Roberts Jennifer 0

On Sunday mornings at St. Maron’s Church, congregants listen as Father Vince Farhat leads the liturgy, and afterward congregants come to the church hall for coffee and pastries. St. Maron’s has existed in South Philadelphia as [continue reading…]

Immigration: Carol Agia And Marco Circelli Discuss History Of Italian Immigration In Philadelphia

July 13, 2018 Laura Smythe 0

Like many Italian-Americans in Philadelphia, Carol Agia’s grandparents came to Philadelphia around the turn of the 20th century. One of her grandfathers immigrated in 1896 at the age of seven, while the other arrived in [continue reading…]

Chinatown: Supporting the Community Through Faith

April 22, 2018 Yoder Erin 0

Since its founding, Chinatown has been ever-changing–from the demographics of the area to its boundaries. Central to this community’s perseverance has been the local churches including the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and School and the [continue reading…]

Mayfair: Q&A with a Business Leader Fighting a Changing Neighborhood

October 17, 2016 Erich Joseph Martin 1

Angela Vanni is a Philadelphia native and an owner of Giggles Gifts, a retail gift shop which specializes in candies, cards, seasonal decorations and other possible presents. Located at 7400 Frankford Ave., it was founded by the Veneziale [continue reading…]

Port Richmond: Senior Citizens Showcase Their Inner Artists And More

December 2, 2015 pnadmin 0

Friday afternoons at St. Anne’s Senior Community Center are never a bore. The weekly Clay Creations class, taught by Anne Koszalka, highlights many seniors’ weeks and gives them something to look forward to on Fridays. [continue reading…]

Olney: Francis Festival Makes Its Way To Cardinal Dougherty High School

October 17, 2015 Rovell S Vialva 0

In celebration of Pope Francis’ arrival in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, approximately 3,000 Vietnamese Roman Catholics gathered at Cardinal Dougherty High School to celebrate. “That’s not a church,” objected one child as [continue reading…]

Point Breeze: Church Welcomes Pilgrims from Alabama to the Neighborhood for Papal Visit

September 29, 2015 pnadmin 0

A church in Point Breeze set out to host more of a homecoming than a formal visit for a group of pilgrims traveling from Alabama to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia. The Aquinas Center, part of [continue reading…]

Germantown: Cunningham Piano Donated an Organ for The Papal Events

September 28, 2015 pnadmin 0

The Cunningham Piano Company donated a digital organ for the Papal services that concluded yesterday with Pope Francis leading a mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. “I’m a musician, and, of course, I’m a business [continue reading…]