Bishop Keith J. Chylinski narrates a virtual tour of our new seminary!

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Destruction Caused by Hurricane Milton

With millions of people in the American south already reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene, central Florida bore the brunt of Hurricane Milton as it made landfall yesterday. Once again, our nation has witnessed the loss of precious lives and widespread destruction of homes and businesses with heavy hearts. We are deeply saddened by this latest round of devastation and heartbreaking loss resulting from a natural disaster.

The relief and recovery efforts from these hurricanes will continue in the coming weeks and months. Please be a beacon of hope for those in need by supporting relief efforts, especially the work of Catholic Charities USA, which is coordinating the Church’s temporal response.

All funds raised will be allocated to local Catholic Charities agencies in those areas impacted by the storms. They will provide critical relief including shelter, food, and more to those who are displaced and suffering. Learn how you can contribute to the effort here.

In the name of the people of the Church of Philadelphia, I pray that God will bring comfort to those in mourning, protect the first responders and utility crews seeking to aid those in harm’s way, and pour His mercy upon those who are struggling.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.

Archbishop of Philadelphia

Invitation to participate in the Parish Mission November 17 – 19.

Saint Frances Cabrini Parishioners are encouraged to support Project DASH, an effort sponsored by the Falls Township Police Department to support individuals experiencing homelessness. As winter approaches, many individuals in our community are facing the harsh realities of living outdoors. Needed items can be placed in the DASH collection box found in the church vestibule. The donation period is October 1 through November 1.

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Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will bless and dedicate Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus in Lower Gwynedd (Montgomery County) this Saturday. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will offer remarks and be present for the blessing along with the Seminary’s rector, Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia. The private event will include a prayer service consisting of hymns, remarks, and a formal blessing followed by a procession to the Student Life Center where a ceremonial ribbon will be cut, and the buildings will be sprinkled with holy water. To watch the event via livestream, please visit vimeo.com/event/463927.

On Sunday, October 13^th the Seminary will host an open house for the public with seminarians providing guided tours of the campus 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. The last tour group will leave the refectory promptly at 2:15 PM. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is located at 1400 Evans Road, Ambler, PA 19002.

Food collection for Martha’s Cupboard will take place next weekend! In the meantime, enjoy a few pictures taken on Monday, September 23rd. We appreciate that we had two volunteers from Waste Management come to help -Erika Springer and Joe Schuler, seen in the second picture.  And, of course, we always appreciate our weekly volunteers as seen in all the other pictures here too.

Registration for Saturday Morning Sessions is now closed!

Space still available for Wednesday and Sunday Evenings!

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In honor of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi we will celebrate the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 5th, at 11 AM.

On November 5, 2024, general elections will take place with various local, state, and federal offices on the ballot. Certainly, there is an increased focus on faithful citizenship given that this year features a presidential election.

In order to assist Catholics as they prepare to vote with formed consciences, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have produced documents and online resources intended to educate the faithful about the candidates and their positions on issues of importance to Catholic voters.

Click here to access the voter resources.

Parishioner Joe Dembik and Renee Primich, Legacy of Life Foundation, discuss the Baby Bottle Drive taking place this month!