Weekly Message for May 9, 2024
Monsignor discusses staffing changes coming to the parish.
Archbishop Pérez to Ordain Five Transitional Deacons on May 11th
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass and ordain five Transitional Deacons for service in our local Church at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The Cathedral is located at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Those being ordained as Transitional Deacons are Robert T. […]
Weekly Message for May 2, 2024
Joe Dembik gives an update on Walking with Moms in Need and encourages active participation.
Weekly Message for April 25, 2024
Msgr. McCormac shares part 2 of the annual Pastor’s Report.
Removing the Paper Recycling Container
As many of you are aware, Saint Frances Cabrini has for many years had a paper recycling container located in the rear parking lot by the hall. It was originally delivered as a fundraising vehicle and the Parish would receive quarterly rebates from the recycling company for the newspapers it recycled. Eventually, however, the reduced […]
Passover Greeting from Archbishop Pérez to the Jewish Community
Yesterday, Archbishop Pérez sent a letter to the Jewish Community as it marked the celebration of Passover. The letter was shared through the Jewish press and other news media as well as various Archdiocesan social media channels. Below is the full text. Archbishop Pérez’s Letter to the Jewish Community at Passover Dear Friends in the […]
Teaching Mass First Holy Communion Retreat 2024
On Saturday, April 20th, members of our First Holy Communion Class and their parents participated in the annual Teaching Mass as part of the First Holy Communion Retreat. Prior to Mass, Monsignor McCormac explained all the books, vessels, and vestments used during the Liturgy. Monsignor also explained each part of the Mass as we moved […]
Weekly Message for April 18, 2024
Highlights from the Annual Pastor’s Report Part 1
Weekly Message for April 11, 2024
Monsignor McCormac shares thoughts on Stewardship Weekend and preparing to say farewell to Deacon Brox.
Archbishop Pérez Statement Regarding Shooting at Eid Al-Fitr Celebration
Archbishop Pérez has issued a statement in response to the shooting that erupted during an Eid Al-Fitr celebration this afternoon in West Philadelphia as our brothers and sisters in the Muslim faith community celebrated the end of Ramadan. Please join in prayer for all those affected and for an end to violence in our world. […]
Weekly Message for April 4, 2024
A Message from the Implementation Team by John Scanlon
Responsibilities of Our New Auxiliary Bishops
Last month our local Church experienced a moment of great joy as Archbishop Pérez ordained three new auxiliary bishops—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. Since then, people have been wondering what their pastoral and […]
Weekly Message for March 28, 2024
An Easter Message from Monsignor McCormac
Pilgrimage to St. John Neumann Shrine
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 […]
