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Pope Francis in September 2015 visited the United States as part of the World Meeting of Families which was celebrated in Philadelphia. The excitement of that visit was tremendous as the pastoral fruitfulness of the early years of his papacy were blossoming. As we continue to pray for the repose of his soul it is fitting to look back a… Read More »Pope Francis as the homily of a Vesper Liturgy at St. Patrick Cathedral in New York, 24 September 2015. 

We all hold deeply rooted cherished memories of Pope Francis most especially of his pastoral visit to Philadelphia nearly a decade ago. His affable manner and gentle spirit was so warmly received by so many. Pope Francis opened the hearts of the faithful to the beauty of the Paschal Mystery and invited us to bear witness to Christ in every… Read More »Pope Francis

A most blessed Easter to you and yours as we celebrate the beauty and the grace of the Resurrection. “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” (John 20:21) May this Easter season fill your heart with hope; and may the reassurance of God’s love guide your feet into the way of peace.    The… Read More »Happy Easter!!

Thank you to the cast and production crew of Wizard of Oz Jr. The performances were spectacular, the parish center was beautifully decorated, and the production was amazing. I hope that you enjoyed the performances. Thank you to all, especially to our young parishioners, for sharing your talents with us. Blessings!  The following is a schedule of events for our… Read More »Holy Week Liturgies

We continue our look at the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church with an additional presentation of the requirements to receive the Sacrament of Marriage in a Catholic Church.   Quick Glance Catechism – The Sacrament of Matrimony (Part 2) 

We recently submitted our annual Pastoral Report to the Archdiocese. All good news! The report lists the frequency of Sacramental celebrations. The report offers the number who have been baptized, confirmed, and received First Eucharist. Additionally, questions are asked about the other Sacraments, such as the number of men who are studying for the priesthood or diaconate, those who have… Read More »Holy Matrimony!

The Solemnity of the Annunciation is celebrated this Tuesday 25 March. The Annunciation is the first of the Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary and it celebrates the invitation to the Blessed Mother, extended by the message of the Archangel Gabriel, to conceive through the power of the Holy Spirit and to allow the Word of God to be… Read More »forty days of cleansing, forty days of service, forty days of hunger

Beginning this Sunday and through Sunday, 6 April, the Sacrament of Penance will be available after the 9:30 Mass at Notre Dame and after the 11:30 Mass at Our Lady of Peace. This is in addition to our regular Saturday afternoon Confessions that are celebrated at OLP Church.  The Rite of the Sacrament of Penance begins with a greeting, and… Read More »Sacraments

This Wednesday we will welcome Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman to Our Lady of Peace. Bishop Deliman will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation upon twenty-eight of our young parishioners. The Sacrament of Confirmation completes their initiation into the Roman Catholic Church. Congratulations to them, their sponsors, their parents, their catechists, their teachers, and to all who have prepared them for this… Read More »Sacraments of Confirmation

The Quick Glance Catechism for the Sacrament of Baptism is listed below. Items numbered four through seven refer to the anointings and the Holy Oils that are used for the celebration of Baptism. There are two anointings in the Sacrament of Baptism. The second anointing occurs after the child has been infused with the Holy Water of the Baptismal Font.… Read More »Quick Glance Catechism: Baptism Terms