Celtic Illusion is set to light up Philadelphia’s Merriam Theatre with its breathtaking fusion of modern Irish dance and spell binding magic on May 6th, 2022! “Celtic Illusion showcases a stellar cast of champion and internationally acclaimed dancers, including performers… Continue Reading
Caption (above): Saint Andrew’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia (Photo | Wikimedia commons) By Thom Nickels As a member of a Russian Orthodox parish in Philadelphia, Saint Michael the Archangel in Northern Liberties, the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine has a… Continue Reading
By Hugh Turley Franciscan priest Richard Rohr founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rohr has been featured on the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public Radio. Oprah Winfrey described Rohr “as one of the most… Continue Reading
By Sabina Clarke Father David Cregan returns to the Villanova stage after a 13 year hiatus in the leading role as Detective Frank Coffi in Kander and Ebb’s musical murder mystery Curtains. Curtains opens in 1959 with the mysterious death… Continue Reading
Caption Above: Michael Bradley and his wife Linda stand with their sons Mickey & Colin at the Penn State Beaver Stadium. By Marita Krivda Poxon Michael Bradley finally gets to be the Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade… Continue Reading
By Maurice Fitzpatrick Many people associate the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses a hundred years ago with an iconic picture of the author when it was published in Paris in 1922. Joyce’s glaucoma required multiple surgeries and, in the photograph,… Continue Reading
Caption (above): Irish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall presents the tricolour flag of Ireland to Brian McGlinchey as honorary consul. By Katharine Gilbert Brian McGlinchey was appointed Ireland’s Honorary Consul to the State of Delaware in Wilmington on… Continue Reading
By Frank Dougherty The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown is developing on its grounds an outdoor Rosary Walk, a sanctuary for prayer and meditation which, upon completion, will be highlighted by a grotto shrine honoring Our Lady of Knock. “As… Continue Reading
By Nathan Lerner | Film Critic After a year-long hiatus from live screenings, the Philadelphia Film Festival returned with a hybrid platform which offered both virtual and in-person options. On opening night of the festival, returning cinephiles were treated to… Continue Reading
By Katharine Gilbert The Irish Edition is celebrating the collaboration of two of our outstanding writers Sabina Clarke and Thom Nickels who have recently presented the play Rendezvous in Bangkok…Who Killed Thomas Merton? At the Commodore John Barry Arts &… Continue Reading