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Annual Academic Prizes in Homiletics

Four prizes are awarded annually in Homiletics by the Rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, to seminarians at closing academic exercises.  These academic prizes are[…]

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2022 Altar Servers Certificate Program Sets New Record

Many ordained priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have told Serrans that their vocation discernment began with their experience as altar servers to their parish priests and deacons. Most served[…]

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July Guest Speaker – Father Della Penna

LIVING JUNIPERO SERRA’S INSPIRATION TODAY:
We Are All Missionaries

Rev. Michael Della Penna, OFM, Ph.D. kicked off the Serra Club of Philadelphia’s new communications outreach during the July celebration of St. Junipero Serra. July, a special month in St. Junipero’s history, suggests multiple touch points in St. Junipero’s life for Rev. Della Penna to tap in his remarks.

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Inspirational Communications

A few recent inspirational resources follow, selected from the array of Franciscan print and electronic communications. There’s something for everyone in choosing from among Pause+Pray, Minute Meditations, Saint of the Day, Franciscan Spirit Blog, and more, all available at no cost through Franciscan Media

FRANCISCAN MEDIA

St. Junipero Serra

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St. Clare of Assisi

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Sister Meg Earsley

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You’re Invited to Begin Again
by Maureen O’Brien

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St. Anthony Messenger
Magazine

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A Closer Look at Heaven
Jim Van Vurst, OFM

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