Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Saint Christopher Parish in the Somerton section of Philadelphia to bless and dedicate a new community center and gymnasium.
Monday, September 16, 2024
9:30 a.m.
Saint Christopher Parish
13305 Proctor Road
Philadelphia, PA 19116
The new 12,000 square foot facility will provide the Saint Christopher’s community with a place to host activities including basketball, volleyball, dance, and theater.
Reverend Monsignor Joseph P. Garvin, Pastor of Saint Christopher Parish; Mrs. JoAnne Osborn, Principal of Saint Christopher School, and over 330 students in Pre-k through 8th grade will be present.
In addition, Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon; Pennsylvania State Representative Martina White; Judge John Sabatina and his wife Eileen; and Alice Udovich, a representative from Councilman Brian O’Neill’s office are slated to attend the celebration.
Background information on Saint Christopher Parish School
Saint Christopher Parish School was founded in 1953. In the spirit of their patron, Saint Christopher, the school is committed to carrying Christ to others and fostering academic excellence. Rooted in Gospel values the school community aspires to develop 21st century students who are empowered to be responsible citizens, lifelong learners, and people of faith.
Earlier this month, Saint Christopher Parish School was among 71 parish and regional elementary schools recognized by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education as an Archdiocesan School of Distinguished Instruction for Growth and Exceeding Potential.
Saint Christopher’s was one of 18 schools recognized for Exceeding Potential. Recognition for Exceeding Potential was determined by analyzing the data from the ability testing (InView) and the achievement testing (Terra Nova) in which schools were found to have a majority of the classes meeting or exceeding their potential in all content areas at every level tested with a growth rate between 76 and 90%.
In addition, Saint Christopher’s was named a School of Distinguished Instruction in 2022 and 2023 for Growth. For more information about Saint Christopher Parish School, please visit stchrisstrong.org/.
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Editor’s Note: For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit www.aopcatholicschools.org.
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