Bishop Efren V. Esmilla to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the African Family Heritage Mass
The African Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the African Family Heritage Mass commemorating the rich heritage and diversity of the African Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate the Mass.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
12:30 p.m.
St. Irenaeus Church
7200 Grovers Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
The Mass will be multilingual and multicultural, representing the languages and diverse cultures of Africa. Catholics from Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Congo, and Ivory Coast, among other countries, will be represented at the Mass.
Participants are encouraged to wear the traditional attire of their countries of origin.
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Editor’s Note: For more information, please contact Sister Florence Enechukwu at 267-282-3487 or [email protected].
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Contact:
Ellen Gallagher
Communications Coordinator
215-587-3747 (office)