Faith Enrichment Series on the Eucharist Starts Tonight
October 4, 2023 by ·
The room is ready and we are excited for the journey to begin!
We’ll see all those who registered for the Wednesday Sessions tonight. Please plan on arriving 10 to 15 minutes early so you can find your seat. We hope to begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
Secretary for Catholic Human Services Plans to Retire
October 1, 2023 by ·
Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, announced last week that Mr. James Amato, MSW, Secretary for Catholic Human Services, will retire on December 31, 2023.
In making this announcement, Bishop McIntyre said, “For the past four decades, Jim has faithfully served Catholic Human Services’ (CHS) in a variety of roles and has taken on ever-increasing levels of responsibility to ensure the vibrancy of our mission to help those in need. His hard work has tremendously impacted hundreds of thousands of lives in deeply positive ways and his dedication to our most vulnerable brothers and sisters deserves our highest commendations. I ask that you join me in a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of Jim and his work and in wishing him happiness, health, and fulfillment in retirement.”
Mr. Amato began his career as a supervisor in various parish-based social service centers then to assistant director at St. Joseph House for Boys before becoming Assistant Director of Professional Services. In that role, he oversaw Homeless Services and Family Service Center programs for the Archdiocese. He later went on to become the Director of Children Services managing Foster Care, Group Homes, and In-Home Services involving contracts with the city and state. He was appointed Deputy Secretary for Catholic Social Services in 2000, and Secretary for Catholic Human Services in 2016.
Mr. Amato said, “I am deeply grateful to many priests, religious, and laity who have helped shape my career which has been a unique, gratifying, and a faith-building experience. I look forward to spending more time with my wife and grandchildren, reading, walking, and enjoying leisure time.”
A special committee has been formed to identify Mr. Amato’s successor as Secretary for Catholic Human Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Weekly Message for September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023 by ·
Angie McManimon speaks about Legacy of Life
Mass to Celebrate Feast of St. Vincent DePaul Tomorrow 6 PM
September 26, 2023 by ·
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
6:00 p.m. (Mass)
500 East Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
6:00 p.m. (Mass)
500 East Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentians of the Eastern Province will mark the Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. All are welcome to attend. This liturgical celebration will honor the work and legacy of Saint Vincent de Paul, the founder of the Vincentians, who dedicated his life to helping those in need.
Music will be provided by Gen Verde, an international performing arts group with 9 artists from 14 countries that has toured the world for over 50 years. The Shrine will also be collecting new socks and gloves to fill Blessing Bags that will be distributed at a later date to those experiencing homelessness.
Cassock Day at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary 2023
September 24, 2023 by ·
Saturday, September 23, 2023, was Cassock Day at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Congratulations, prayers and best wishes to Brendan Tufo and the other young men who received their cassocks.
Today is Priesthood Sunday, September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023 by ·
Today is Priesthood Sunday, a day set aside annually to reaffirm the priesthood of Jesus Christ and its central place in the life of the Church and to honor priests, without whom the Holy Sacraments could not be conferred.
To mark this annual event, the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood commissioned a film featuring Jim Wahlberg, keynote speaker from this year’s Man Up Philly conference. The brother of Mark Wahlberg, Jim is a film producer and writer who was profoundly influenced by the priestly ministry of a prison chaplain and an encounter with Mother Teresa. During this film, Jim shares his extreme gratitude for the gift of the priesthood in his life.
On this Priesthood Sunday, we encourage and invite you to thank the many priests in your life who have been a part of your faith journey.
Participate in the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress Virtually
September 18, 2023 by ·
Saint Frances Cabrini Parish invites you to join us in our Parish Center to participate virtually in the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, September 30th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
