An Easter Message from Monsignor McCormac
Archives for March 2024
Pilgrimage to St. John Neumann Shrine
March 25, 2024 by ·
On Saturday, March 23rd, members of Saint Frances Cabrini parish participated in a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann. The day included opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, private prayer and reflection, as well as a tour of the Shrine Museum. Steve Grauel captured a few photos and graciously offered to share them.
Waste Management and Fairless Hills Fire Dept Food Donation
March 22, 2024 by ·
Waste Management and the Fairless Hills Fire Department partnered in a food collection that was donated to our Martha’s Cupboard yesterday, March 21, 2024. Tracy McCann of Waste Management and Rich Dipilito of Fairless Hills Fire Department (pictured) coordinated the drop off. Thank you to all of the volunteers (also pictured) that participated in putting the food away. We are grateful to ALL for this wonderful gift to the Cupboard!
Retreat for Families with Children with Disabilities
March 22, 2024 by ·
A Path of Hope – Bilingual Retreat for Parents and Family Members with Children with Disabilities and Their Children: Join us on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at St. Charles Borromeo Parish School, 1731 Hulme Road in Bensalem for a bilingual retreat which will include sessions for adults and activities for all children. Monsignor Joseph Shields will be our retreat leader and will be accompanied by Sister Mimi DePaul, IHM.
Children with Down Syndrome, Autism, deafness/hearing impairments, blindness/vision impairments, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, behavioral disabilities, orthopedic impairments, speech impairments or ADHD are all welcome.
While there is no cost to attend, we are accepting free will donations for the retreat. We kindly ask that you please register your family by April 5th online at www.opdarchphilly.org or call 215-587-0500 for English or 215-667-2820 for Spanish.
Click here for the flyer in English.
Click here to make a free will donation.
Un camino de esperanza – Retiro bilingüe para padres con hijos con discapacidades y sus hijos: Únase a nosotros el sábado 13 de abril en la escuela parroquial de San Carlos Borromeo, 1731 Hulme Road en Bensalem, para un retiro bilingüe que incluirá sesiones para adultos y actividades para todos los niños. El monseñor Joseph Shields será nuestro predicador principal del retiro acompañado por la Hermana Mimi DePaul, IHM.
Los niños con síndrome de Down, autismo, sordera/deficiencia auditiva, ceguera/deficiencia visual, discapacidad intelectual, discapacidad de aprendizaje, discapacidad conductual, discapacidad ortopédica, discapacidad del habla o ADHD (por sus siglas en inglés) son bienvenidos.
Aunque la asistencia es gratuita, aceptamos donaciones voluntarias para el retiro. Le rogamos que inscriba a su familia en línea antes del 5 de abril en www.opdarchphilly.org o llame al 215-587-0500 para inglés o al 215-667-2820 para español.
Haga clic aquí para registrarse.
Weekly Message for March 21, 2024
March 22, 2024 by ·
Theresa Leonetti-O’Connor’s reflections on Palm Sunday.
Weekly Message for March 14, 2024
March 15, 2024 by ·
Highlights of Faith Enrichment Series and Next Steps
CatholicPhilly Commemorative Edition for New Bishops
March 13, 2024 by ·
On Thursday, March 7, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez ordained Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Most Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in front of a filled-to-capacity congregation and tens of thousands more who viewed the liturgy on livestreamed video.
CatholicPhilly, the official digital news agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, presents the following commemorative digital supplement celebrating this joyous occasion in the life of our local Church. You can view the special edition here.
Please join in continued prayer for our new Auxiliary Bishops as they take on this new role in service to the Church. Ad multos annos!
Archbishop’s Ramadan Letter to Muslim Community
March 12, 2024 by ·
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Faith Community On The Occasion Of Ramadan
Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition,
Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send peaceful greetings as you observe Ramadan.
As the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue expressed, “We, Christians and Muslims, are called to be bearers of hope, for the present life and for the life to come, and to be witnesses, restorers and builders of this hope, especially for those experiencing difficulties and despair.”
I echo their sentiments with deep respect and friendship especially during this time of war, devastation, and suffering in so many places around the world.
May your month-long vigil of prayer, fasting, and works of mercy bring you closer to the Almighty so that you can share His divine love with all those you encounter!
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Weekly Message for March 7, 2024
March 8, 2024 by ·
Learn about our Parish Pilgrimage to St. John Neumann Shrine
