Martha’s Cupboard Welcomes Volunteers from Waste Management
On Monday, December 11th, Martha’s Cupboard was happy to welcome four volunteers from Waste Management: Judy Archibald, Tracy McCann, Bobby Jones and Carlos Dipres.
They, along with our Parishioner volunteers, distributed Christmas Baskets. The Waste Management volunteers were very impressed with the operations at Martha’s Cupboard and look forward to coming back again to help out. Thank you to all of our Parishioners for the continued support of the Cupboard!
Christmas Caroling for the Homebound
Christmas Caroling for the Homebound
Sponsored by Saint Frances Cabrini Music Ministry
Thursday, December 28th
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Please click here to register as a caroler or to add an address to the caroling route!
More Information on Our Bishops-Elect
New Auxiliary Bishops for Philadelphia
Pope Francis names three new Auxiliary Bishops to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Earlier this morning, a wonderful announcement came from Rome regarding the life of our local Church. Pope Francis has named Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary; Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, Dean of Men in the School of Theology at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary; and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, Pastor of Saint James and Saint Martin of Tours Parishes; as Auxiliary Bishops to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and her people.
Archbishop Pérez will hold a news conference at 10:45 a.m. at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center to introduce the new bishops-elect. It will be streamed live on the Archbishop’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez).
Following the news conference, the Archbishop will concelebrate Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the bishops-elect at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The Mass will also be streamed live on the Archbishop’s Facebook page.
Please join in extending hearty congratulations to our new auxiliary bishops and in praying that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them as they prepare to take on this new role in service to the Church.
Archbishop Pérez’s Hanukkah Message to Jewish Community
Archbishop Pérez Sends Letter to Jewish Community on the Occasion of Hanukkah
Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Tradition,
Together with the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I write to extend prayerful best wishes as you celebrate the Festival of Lights in all of its beauty. In this time of great uncertainty throughout the world, the Hanukkah menorah reminds us of the enduring triumph of light over darkness and provides enduring hope for humanity.
As you recall the glory of the Temple’s re-dedication by Judas Maccabeus centuries ago, may the glow of the menorah fill you with happiness as you strengthen the bonds of faith, family, and friends.
Chag Urim Sameach!
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Christmas Concert at the Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul presents its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 3:00pm.