Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish School in the Northeast section of Philadelphia and celebrate Mass for the school community.
Reverend Joseph L. Maloney, Pastor of Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish; Reverend Edward T. Kearns, Senior Priest, Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish; and Reverend Robert T. Bollinger, Parochial Vicar, Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, will concelebrate.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
9220 Old Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115
During Mass, Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary students will serve as readers, altar servers, and present the offertory gifts.
Following Mass, the Archbishop will have the opportunity to meet students and tour Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish School.
Andrew McLaughlin, Ed.D., Secretary for Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will be present.
Background Information about Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish School
Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish School provides students with the tools needed to become successful citizens in the global community. Keeping Mary as their model, they encourage students to say, “Yes”, to God. The school’s vision is to be a “Shining Light” in everything they do.
In August 2025, the school was recently recognized by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education with the School of Distinguished Instruction Award.
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Editor’s Note: For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit aopcatholicschools.org/. For additional information about Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish School, maternitybvm.net/.
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